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Duffy and the Bullies

Homegrown graphic novel takes the Duffy Books in Homes message to young readers Duffy and the Bullies Jeff Szusterman Illustrated by Ant Sang Every year the Duffy Books in Homes theatre group visits hundreds of Kiwi schools, sharing the messages It’s Cool to Read and Cool to Achieve while building a keen following for the show’s hero, Duffy. It's part of the outstanding work Duffy Books in Homes has done for 30 years to connect children with books. Now one of those plays comes to the world in a graphic novel, the trendy reading format for children and teenagers worldwide.

2024-08-02T10:00:35+12:00August 2nd, 2024|Children's books|
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Island Toes — Tamatama’i Vae o Motu

Island Toes Tamatama'i Vae o Motu Christin Lozano Illustrated by Mariko Merritt Translated by Suzie-Jo Rasmussen Toes are toes wherever you go, but toes around the Pacific Islands have even more things in common. They may be flipper toes or jandal toes, clean toes or highchair toes, snorkel toes or swimming underway toes — all around the Pacific, you know that you have island toes. This colourfully illustrated book takes young readers on a journey around the South Pacific — no shoes needed!  First published in Hawai’i by Bess Press, Island Toes now reaches the South Pacific in Samoan as well as New Zealand English. 

2024-07-01T10:52:12+12:00July 1st, 2024|Children's books, Gaganā Samoa, Polynesia|
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New Nanny Mihi book shares gardening wisdom

Nanny Mihi’s Harvest Te Hauhake a Nanny Mihi by Melanie Drewery, illustrated by Suzanne Simpson, Translated by Kanapu Rangitauira Publishing ahead of Matariki, Nanny Mihi's Harvest Te Hauhake a Nanny Mihi is the perfect book to learn about growing a garden, harvesting, and sharing food — letting tamariki (kids) and whānau (families) explore the significance of harvesting for the Māori New Year. When her mokopuna arrive for the spring school holidays, Nanny Mihi enlists their help to plant seeds in her garden.  As they return each season, the kids see their labours bear fruit, helping Nanny harvest, cook and preserve all the produce. 

2024-05-31T10:07:58+12:00May 31st, 2024|Children's books, Māori|
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The story of Ratana retold to the present day in smart illustrated book

Ratana the Prophet by Keith Newman Timely revised edition of Ratana biography highlights lasting legacy of the church and movement he founded When politicians descend onto a small pā near Whanganui every January to kick off the political year, the Ratana name is on everyone’s lips. Yet the life of Tahupotiki Wiremu Ratana, and the history and workings of his church and movement, are less known. At a time where co-governance and The Treaty of Waitangi are at the centre of political debate, the revised edition of Ratana the Prophet is a timely publication.

2024-05-06T11:15:36+12:00May 6th, 2024|Māori|
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