Kuwi the Kiwi

Explore our range of Kuwi the Kiwi toys and creative activities, inspired by the much-loved New Zealand children's book character. From modelling clay sets to hands-on activities featuring Kuwi and her friends, these playful favourites encourage creativity, imagination and fine motor skills while bringing a familiar Kiwi character to life.

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The cover of the "Kuwi & Friends Maori Picture Dictionary" by KUWI THE KIWI showcases Kuwi the kiwi alongside beautifully illustrated animals such as an octopus, giraffe, dolphin, and owl amidst waves of green hair. The title is prominently displayed in the center, celebrating te reo Māori.
An open, illustrated Kuwi & Friends Maori Picture Dictionary by KUWI THE KIWI rests on a pink desk, presenting labeled drawings of native plants, animals, and their habitats. Surrounding the book are various stationery items: a ruler, paper clips, colored markers, a notepad with Kuwi the Kiwi illustrations, and binder clips.
Regular price $37.95
Kuwi & Friends Maori Picture Dictionary
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The Kiwicorn Mini Board Book, part of the KUWI THE KIWI brand, features a children's book cover illustrated with a fluffy creature sporting a colorful spiral horn. The title "Just Like Kiwicorn" is displayed in large, whimsical font, with Kat Merewether’s name beneath it. A light purple background sets the perfect tone for this delightful tale that promotes diversity teaching.
A hand holds open a small children's book, "Kiwicorn Mini Board Book" by KUWI THE KIWI, against a background of green plants. The left page has the text "I am GENTLE" adorned with decorative elements, while the right page features a vibrant illustration of a fluffy creature adorned with flowers, looking through a kaleidoscope to promote diversity education.
Regular price $12.95
Kiwicorn Mini Board Book
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The image shows the board game box titled "Kuwi Wharewhare - Māori / English Bilingual Bingo," a whānau friendly game by KUWI THE KIWI. The box features images of a waka, paki, cow, and other items with bilingual labels. Inspired by the Māori Picture Dictionary, the game is designed for ages 4 and up.
Introducing "Kuwi Wharewhare - Māori / English Bilingual Bingo" by KUWI THE KIWI, a children's bingo game featuring animal illustrations. This *whānau-friendly game* includes bingo cards, tiles, drawstring bags, and translucent blue markers. The game cards display various animal images and are laid out in rows and columns.
Regular price $44.95
Kuwi Wharewhare - Māori / English Bilingual Bingo
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A delightful cookbook titled "Kuwi's Kitchen + Free Kuwi Cookie Cutter" by Mat Merewether, created under the brand name KUWI THE KIWI. The cover features cartoon-like depictions of food items, fruits, and a kiwi bird. With easy-to-make recipes for healthy lunches, an accompanying kiwi-shaped cookie cutter is included beside the book.
A copy of "Kuwi's Kitchen + Free Kuwi Cookie Cutter" by KUWI THE KIWI is opened to two colorful pages filled with dessert recipes, surrounded by fresh fruits like strawberries, kiwis, and oranges. Various kitchen tools, a checkered cloth, and ingredients such as honey and coconut flakes are also visible on a pink surface.
Regular price $27.95
Kuwi's Kitchen + Free Kuwi Cookie Cutter
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Kuwi's Creative Colouring Book by Tikitibu showcases a cover embellished with detailed illustrations of animals, plants, and diverse objects. At the center is a kiwi bird clutching a crayon, welcoming individuals of all ages to unleash their creativity.
A coloring book page from Tikitibu's Kuwi's Creative Colouring Book by Kat Merewether showcases the letter "A" amidst an array of insects and animals such as snails, bugs, and caterpillars. The charming letter is embellished with furry creatures and fungi, all depicted on a rustic wooden surface—ideal for both kids and adults.
Regular price $22.95
Kuwi's Creative Colouring Book
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An illustration depicts a fluffy white bird with blue feet, standing on a cloud and sporting a multicolored horn like a unicorn. Set against a light blue background, the title "Kiwicorn" and the name "Kat Merewether" highlight this KUWI THE KIWI story celebrating diversity and uniqueness.
An open book page from KUWI THE KIWI's "Kiwicorn" showcases a delightful illustration of a white fluffy animal adorned with a rainbow-colored unicorn horn, accompanied by the empowering text "I am an INCREDIBLE, INDEPENDENT individual!" on a vibrant pink background. The scene is enhanced by colorful confetti scattered around the book on a light blue surface, celebrating the diversity encapsulated in this Kiwicorn story.
Regular price $22.95
Kiwicorn
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Kuwi and Friends Rapua! I Spy Kiwi Road Trip bilingual activity book cover
Inside pages of the Kuwi and Friends Rapua! I Spy Kiwi Road Trip seek and find book
Regular price $16.95
Kuwi & Friends - Rapua! I Spy - Kiwi Road Trip
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Cover of the "Kuwi the Kiwi Maori Activity Book - He Puka Ngohe." The design features vibrant illustrations of various animals, plants, and objects, along with a title that indicates it is a beginner-level te reo Māori picture dictionary for language retention. The background is blue.
Cover and open pages of the Kuwi the Kiwi Maori Activity Book - He Puka Ngohe, a children's activity book with an underwater theme. The cover features illustrations of sea creatures and the title "He Puka Ngohe Activities Book" by KUWI THE KIWI. The open pages showcase a maze, various sea animals in a colorful ocean scene, and incorporate te reo Māori to aid language retention.
Regular price $27.95
Kuwi the Kiwi Maori Activity Book - He Puka Ngohe
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The KUWI THE KIWI "Kiwicorn" Plush Toy with Board Book features a whimsical plush toy resembling a kiwi bird with a vibrant unicorn horn, packaged in an illustrated brown cardboard box. Adorned with playful illustrations and adjectives such as "Polite," "Confident," and "Rebellious," the box invites you to dive into the enchanting Kiwicorn story!
A young girl with blonde hair sits on the green grass, surrounded by small white flowers. She is wearing a yellow t-shirt and light blue shorts. Gazing down affectionately at her KUWI THE KIWI Kiwicorn Plush Toy with Board Book, she clutches the white narwhal with a rainbow-colored horn and holds the mini board book featuring the Kiwicorn story.
Regular price $39.95
Kiwicorn Plush Toy with Board Book
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Kuwi the Kiwi Magic Water Cards - Kuwi's Huhu Hunt mess-free painting activity set with hard cover box, illustration boards and water brush
The Kuwi's Huhu Hunt Magic Water Cards illustration boards showing colourful hidden pictures from the Kuwi the Kiwi books revealed with water
Regular price $19.95
Kuwi & Friends Magic Water Cards - Kuwi's Huhu Hunt
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Kuwi & Friends Magic Water Cards Kuwi's First Egg activity set
Kuwi Magic Water Cards illustration boards and water brush
Regular price $19.95
Kuwi & Friends Magic Water Cards - Kuwi's First Egg
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Kuwi the Kiwi Glowworm Glitter Critter 100 piece round puzzle box featuring colourful New Zealand wildlife artwork by Kat Quin.
The completed Kuwi the Kiwi Glowworm Glitter round puzzle showing a glittering scene of native New Zealand critters.
Regular price $32.95
Kuwi's 100 pc Round Puzzle - Glowworm Glitter
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Kuwi's Kiwi Dreams 100-piece round puzzle box
Kuwi's Kiwi Dreams completed round jigsaw puzzle
Regular price $32.95
Kuwi's 100 pc Round Puzzle - Kiwi Dreams
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Kuwi Clay - Kiwi & Butterfly
Kuwi Clay - Kiwi & Butterfly
Regular price $12.95
Kuwi Clay - Kiwi & Butterfly
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Kuwi Clay - Curious Kākāpo
Kuwi Clay - Curious Kākāpo
Regular price $12.95
Kuwi Clay - Curious Kākāpo
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Kuwi Clay - Kawakawa Kiwi
Kuwi Clay - Kawakawa Kiwi
Regular price $12.95
Kuwi Clay - Kawakawa Kiwi
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Kuwi Clay - Tiny Tūī
Kuwi Clay - Tiny Tūī
Regular price $12.95
Kuwi Clay - Tiny Tūī
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Kuwi Clay - Friendly Fantail
Kuwi Clay - Friendly Fantail
Regular price $12.95
Kuwi Clay - Friendly Fantail
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Kuwi Clay - Curious Rowdy Ruru
Kuwi Clay - Curious Rowdy Ruru
Regular price $12.95
Kuwi Clay - Curious Rowdy Ruru
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What makes Kuwi the Kiwi toys special?

Kuwi the Kiwi brings a little New Zealand magic to creative play. Inspired by the beloved children's books by Kat Merewether, these engaging activities give children the opportunity to connect with familiar characters while exploring their creativity and imagination.

Whether they're recreating their favourite Kuwi characters or inventing their own adventures, these hands-on activities combine storytelling with purposeful play, making them a lovely choice for young Kiwi fans.

  • Creative expression: Modelling and craft activities encourage children to use their imagination and create something uniquely their own.
  • Fine motor development: Rolling, shaping and moulding clay helps strengthen little hands and develop coordination.
  • Storytelling and imaginative play: Familiar characters inspire children to recreate favourite stories and invent new adventures.
  • Concentration and patience: Hands-on creative projects encourage children to focus, follow steps and enjoy the satisfaction of completing something.
  • A connection to New Zealand: Kuwi's familiar characters introduce children to a much-loved Kiwi storybook world through creative play.

Looking for more hands-on creative activities? Explore our Hey Clay collection, featuring colourful modelling clay sets that encourage children to create fun characters while developing creativity and fine motor skills.