Up - the little flightless weka - likes to visit his human friends on the remote southern isle of Rakiura. However they can't figure out each other's language, so there is always an adventure to had in the misunderstanding.
Book 1: Up makes his very first human acquaintance - the Rev Dyson.
Book 2: Up gets caught up in some very devilish dangers.
Book 3: Up restores the sparkle to Xmas.
Book 4: Up has a most discombobulating interaction with music.
Book 5: Up tries to look after the sick and becomes an accidental fashion stylist.