ugene’s cousins are coming for Christmas! But will they like his new home? And how will they react when it turns out they aren’t the only special visitors who will arrive on the island for Christmas day? Join Eugene and his family in this children’s early chapter book series set on a wild and windy bird sanctuary in New Zealand. Written by Elizabeth Kirkby-McLeod and illustrated by Anna McKessar, suits 5-8 year old independent readers or to read aloud to younger children. I loved this book about Eugene and his family. A nice message about the importance of family in a uniquely New Zealand setting. I look forward to reading about Eugene’s future adventures! - Fiona Pollock, teacher