Dreams of a Moa

AUTHOR: Carly Waddleton
ILLUSTRATOR: Megan Salole

HAVE YOU EVER WONDERED WHAT IT WOULD BE LIKE TO SAIL THE PACIFIC, BALLET DANCE IN PARIS OR STROLL ON THE MOON? 

I know a Moa that had such dreams. “...the Moa were dreamers so brave and true, They were never afraid to try something new.” This is a book for anyone who dreams of big adventures. 

In Dreams of a Moa young readers will meet a moa with big dreams in this quirky tale full of laughter, energy and a few surprises. The story is firmly anchored in New Zealand, with the illustrations celebrating Aotearoa’s flora and fauna. 

Debut Christchurch author Carly Waddleton says the idea for the book was triggered by her son’s curiosity about the moa, combined with her desire to encourage him to follow his passions.

“I wanted the book to be about encouraging everyone to give your dreams a try even if you have challenges – like the moa, a bird without wings. In the illustrations you will see that the main character actually has a prosthetic leg. I hope this subtle inclusion illustrates that anyone and everyone can go after what they dream of.”