Kaylee and Koru and the Long Way Home

By Alister Mathieson and Avery Mathieson

This enchanting tale celebrates the extraordinary friendship between Kaylee, a strong and graceful Canada goose, and Koru, a curious and flightless brown kiwi bird. Kaylee hails from the Arctic tundra of Northern Canada, while Koru explores the lush kauri forests of New Zealand. Despite living in different parts of the world, the two birds embark on a remarkable journey of understanding, while sharing the wonders of their worlds.
Paralleling their bond is the friendship of Mikki, an Inuit conservationist, and Maia, a Māori forest zoologist, who join forces to care for the animals they love. Together, these friendships highlight themes of diversity, connection, and the beauty of our natural world.
This heartwarming journey blends adventure, culture, and nature, reminding readers that friendships have no boundaries, and the world is richer when we embrace its differences.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1038344751
• ISBN13: 9781038344755
• Release Date: February 2026
• Publisher: FriesenPress
• Length: 72 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.5" x 11.0"
• Age Range: 12 years and under
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 7