Let's Look Back at the Giant Eagle

Let’s Look Back at the Giant Eagle is a rhythmic, richly illustrated children’s story that journeys through Aotearoa’s deep past, told through the voice of Tāne Mahuta, guardian of the forest.

Inspired by the mighty Haast’s eagle, the story brings to life its immense size, strength, and role in the natural world, while gently explaining how the loss of the moa led to the eagle’s disappearance.

Blending science, imagination, and Māori worldview, the book weaves themes of whakapapa, balance, and kaitiakitanga, reminding young readers that all species are connected.

With warmth and care, it ends with a hopeful call to protect native forests and learn from the past so today’s taonga can continue to thrive.