Waata The Weta Title
A New Zealand Children's Classic

Can He Find The Perfect Home?

Meet Waata, the Weta with ginger hair! Unlike other weta, Waata is brave, adventurous, and ready to leave the woodpile behind.

Waata The Weta Book Cover

An Unforgettable Journey

01

"Not your average Weta"

Most wetas are scared of everything, but not Waata. With his bright ginger hair, he's ready for FUN!

02

"The Great Search"

From the woodpile to the chook house, Waata searches high and low for a place to call home.

03

"Oh Nooo!"

Encountering hungry chooks and curious pets, every turn brings a new adventure and a narrow escape.

Take a Peek Inside

Flip the pages to follow Waata's adventure.

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What People Are Saying

"Wetas are scary—but not once you get to know them! This not just a book for little kids. A copy sits on our coffee table and we have been surprised at how quickly casual readers of all ages become engrossed."

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Juliet Leigh JP, BA, Dip of Tchg

"An amazing book that all ECE centres and teachers would enjoy reading to the children. It shows how Waata struggles and perseveres to find the perfect home."

JT

Joanne Thompson

Trainer ECE Teacher

10/10 STARS

"Ten out of ten for the illustrations, ten stars and a big thumbs up all round for the book… really great."

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7yr old Jack

"I read Waata the Weta to my children and we all loved the beautiful illustrations and cartoon style format. There are so many pictures to look at and take in!"

AM

Avril McDonald

Author & Founder Feel Brave Ltd

"Amazing book and the best illustrations I have ever seen in my life. It is an amazing comic. My friends would like it."

J

Joshua, 9 years old

Story Time

Watch the Story Come to Life

Sit back and enjoy as Wacky Wod reads "Waata The Weta". Perfect for bedtime or a rainy afternoon adventure!

"Waata the Weta with the ginger hair... he was brave, he was adventurous, and he was ready for fun."

Meet the Neighbors

The friends (and foes) Waata meets on his big day out.

Waata

Waata

The brave weta with the ginger hair. Ready for adventure!

Banjo

Banjo

A curious dog who got a little too close to Waata's pinchers!

Asher

Asher

The boy who finds Waata and realizes how special he is.

Stickybeak

Stickybeak

Leader of the hungry chooks. Watch out for her beak!

"Waata reminded himself that he was not scared of anything..."

Bring the woodpile magic home.

Perfect for ages 3-7

Beautifully Illustrated

A Heartwarming NZ Story

Waata The Weta Custom Packaging

Beautifully Packaged for Delivery

ISBN 978-0-473-36087-0

Farm scene

Is your home the Perfect Home for Waata?