15 Aug 2016

New Children's book spotlights Cook Islands crab racing

From , 3:01 pm on 15 August 2016

A holiday in the Cook Islands is what inspired a New Zealand author to write a children's book based on the country's traditional crab racing game.

79-year-old Aucklander June Allen wants to see more pacific stories in children's literature.

She spoke to Indira Stewart about the recent launch of her book 'The Cook Islands Crab Race'.

Author of "The Cook Islands Crab Race" June Allen (centre) wants to see more Pacific stories in children's literature.

Author of "The Cook Islands Crab Race" June Allen (centre) wants to see more Pacific stories in children's literature. Photo: Supplied