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New picture book retells Rātā and the tree pūrakau

The Ever-Standing Tree Te Rākau Tū Tonu Tim Tipene Illustrated by Ani Huia Ligaliga Translated by Kanapu Rangitauira Modern retelling of a classic story comes to life in picture book about learning respect for nature  A modern interpretation of the classic pūrākau of Rātā and the tree, Tim Tipene’s The Ever-Standing Tree/Te Rākau Tū Tonu highlights the importance of respecting and protecting nature. In a typical Kiwi suburb, Dad cuts down the tree in the backyard – to get a better view. Overnight, the insects and birds work their magic and put it back together, leaving the family stunned. A battle of wills between the blade and nature ensues, until Dad finally comes to realise how special the tree is.

2024-09-02T06:37:48+12:00September 2nd, 2024|Children's books, Māori|
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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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Inspiring reluctant readers in English and te reo Māori

The Book that Wouldn't Read / Te Pukapuka ka Kore e Pānuihia by Tim Tipene Illustrated by Nicoletta Benella Translated by Kanapu Rangitauira Setting out to attract the sort of reluctant reader he used to be, author and youth counsellor Tim Tipene happened upon a neat idea: a book that takes over and effectively reads itself! In The Book that Wouldn’t Read — and the Māori edition Te Pukapuka ka Kore e Pānuihia — a boy who doesn’t like reading just has to investigate when he finds that book on the library shelf.

2023-08-31T22:07:21+12:00August 31st, 2023|Children's books, Māori|
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The Grandmothers of Pikitea Street / Ngā Kuia o te tiriti o Pikitea

The Grandmothers of Pikitea Street Ngā Kuia o te Tiriti o Pikitea         By Renisa Viraj Maki, illustrated by Nikki Slade Robinson, translated by Kanapu Rangitauira Touching story about multiple cultures in New Zealand bonding through food and stories across the generations   ‘I hope young readers, and those who read the book with them, connect to this story and see the beauty of our multicultural society,’ says author Renisa Viraj Maki of her debut book.

2022-09-08T01:03:16+12:00September 8th, 2022|Children's books, Diversity|
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