Hare & Ruru- A Quiet Moment

* This awesome book is a current finalist in three of the 2021 New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults categories

- Picture Book Award

- Russell Clark Award for Illustration

- Best First Book Award

This is the story of Hare, who struggles with an un-named mental malady self described as ‘noise’. Noise could be runaway thoughts, voices in Hare’s head, or loud feelings and general anxiety. Hare goes on a journey to try and find a solution. Just when Hare thinks there’s no hope a friend, Ruru, flies calmly down and gives a suggestion.

Hare ultimately feels better after doing three things:
• Talking to someone
• Focusing on breathing
• Connecting to nature
This gentle story is for anybody who suffers from noises, anxiety or loud feelings