From blisters to blocked noses, Koro seems to have an unappetising remedy for everything. But could his enthusiasm for Maori medicine turn out to be contagious? A children's story and Maori herbal remedies all in one.

 

This book was recognised in the Te Kura Pounamu category by the Lianza Children's Book Award. It was recognised in the Picture Book category by the New Zealand Children's Book Award.

There are 32 pages in this book. This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+). This book was published 2007 by Huia Publishers .

Melanie Drewery (Ngati Mahanga) is a children's writer, mother, potter and artist. She has worked as a children's librarian for five years and as a preschool supervisor for four years. She has published five children's books to date including Nanny Mihi and the Rainbow, Matariki and The Treasure. Sabrina Malcolm has been an illustrator for ten years. Her work often combines traditional and digital illustration techniques.