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Andrew Crowe

writer and illustrator, profile published in BRAT, Spring 2000

Andrew Crowe has written over 30 books, the last of eight of which have been award finalists, two of them winners. His writing began with a three-year project: A Field Guide to the Native Edible Plants of New Zealand, illustrated with his own photos and line drawings. It has sold over 15,000 copies.

He explores his strong interest in visual language through the design and illustration of his books. 'It is my aim to reach children as young as four, while holding the interest of adults. I am passionate about planting the seeds of a life-long respect for the natural world.'

During one of his school visits, a highlight for Andrew came when an 11 year old girl read her first book out loud and chose When the Tuatara came.