Farewell, Anahera

Author(s): Vanessa Hatley-Owen;

Grief Books | NZ Picture Books | NZ Book Awards for Children & Young Adults 2023 Shortlist

This is a beautiful, comforting and uplifting story for anyone who has lost someone that they love. From far away Hawaiki called to her. Turning her face to the sun, she was ready for her next adventure. In the distance, across the shining sea smiling faces of her ancestors were ready for her, their hands reaching out to welcome her home. Welcome precious one! Welcome!


Product Information

Shortlisted for the 2023 NZ Book Awards for Children & Young Adults - Picture Book Award category

Vanessa is a successfully published author of a number of books for children. Her most recent is When Dad Came Home. She also works as a librarian at a primary school, writes reviews of books, and is on the management committee of a children's literature organisation.


Kanapu is a former teacher, licensed translator and interpreter and is currently a director of Whenua Oho in Rotorua.


Scott is a well-known illustrator, designer and artist based on the Kapiti Coast.

General Fields

  • : 9781927305805
  • : Duck Creek Press
  • : UNKNOWN
  • : 01 February 2023
  • : books

Special Fields

  • : Vanessa Hatley-Owen;
  • : Paperback
  • : Scott Irvine
  • : English; Te Reo Maori
  • : 32
  • : Kanapu Rangitauira