Richmond Library: “Matt the Bat and the Bird of the Year” – Book Launch with author Catherine Budai

Schedule

Wed Oct 01 2025 at 12:00 am to 12:30 am

UTC+13:00

Location

280 Queen Street, Richmond, Richmond, New Zealand 7020 | Nelson, NE

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Join with us as author Catherine Budai reads her first picture book “Matt the Bat and the Bird of the Year”.
"Inspired by the unforgettable moment a bat won New Zealand’s Bird of the Year in 2021, this charming picture book follows young Matt the Bat on his quest to achieve the impossible — take out the top spot in Forest & Bird’s famous competition.’’
We also invite you to stay and get creative and make your very own flying creature using natural resources at our Get Crafty event at 10.30am - 12.00pm.
Books will be available to purchase for $22.00
Cash sales or Credit/Debit card.

“$1.00 from every copy sold is donated to Forest & Bird to support their conservation work across Aotearoa."
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Where is it happening?

280 Queen Street, Richmond, Richmond, New Zealand 7020, 280 Queen St, Richmond 7020, New Zealand, Nelson

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