Author(s): Colleen Brown

NZ History

In this beautifully told children’s book, young readers follow Danny Fisher his granddaughter, Pru, and his dog Kiwi as they walk the hillside together. As they take in the view, Danny shares a story passed down through generations - the incredible tale of how a group of weary New Zealand soldiers, stranded in England after World War I, carved a giant Kiwi into the chalky hillside, leaving behind a powerful symbol of home.

The Kiwi was carved into the chalky slopes of Beacon Hill, above Sling Camp in Southern England by NZ soldiers in 1919. Discover how our Kiwi was saved from extinction by Danny Fisher a British soldier, and his men in 1980. And how now our Kiwi is a Heritage England monument, still standing proudly on Beacon Hill. 

With stunning illustrations and a heartwarming narrative, The Bulford Kiwi brings history to life for young readers. It’s the perfect read - not just for Anzac Day, but for any day when a love for history and adventure sparks a story worth telling.