Lift Education Award for Best Educational Book or Series – Primary 2024

Winner

Designers: Kat Quin and Chelsea McKirdy, Illustrated Publishing

Title: Kuwi & Friends He Puka Ngohe — Activity Book
Publisher: Illustrated Publishing
Format: 297 x 210mm, 104pp. Section sewn in 16, Drawn-on cover with 90mm flap on front cover only. Text on 140gsm woodfree stock, which is Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®) certified, mixed source pulp from responsible sources. Paper produced using Elemental Chlorine Free (ECF) and manufactured under the IS014001 Environmental Management System.

Judges’ comments Sliding seamlessly into the family of Kuwi & Friends books, this activity book continues the exuberant and energetic mix of Kat Quins cute illustrations that are cleverly paired with playful typography and activity design. Under this playfulness is a carefully crafted design system, with typographic and informational design choices which effortlessly supports the exploration and learning of te reo for a young audience & whanau alike. The choice of matte paper stock, and the engaging soft colour palette – not forgetting its sturdy binding – sets it up for a book with many many hours of learning and fun packed between its covers.