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Samoan Proverbs for Children shares traditional wisdom

Alagā'upu Fa'asamoa Ma Uiga mo Tamaiti Samoan Proverbs for Children Tauanu'u Perenise Tapu Sitagata Illustrated by Ani Huia Ligaliga Out for Samoan Language Week, a new book presents Samoan proverbs with explanations for children Traditional wisdom that can inspire and guide the kids of today — that’s the concept for a bilingual picture book that will be published in time for Samoa Language Week 2025. Alagā’upu Fa’asamoa Ma Uiga mo Tamaiti features 30 Samoan proverbs, vividly illustrated, with translations and explanations in both Gagana Samoa and English. Designed to introduce children to the rich cultural heritage of Samoa, the book conveys proverbs that guide family life, leadership, education, the environment and more. 

2025-05-02T15:50:11+12:00May 2nd, 2025|Children's books, Gaganā Samoa|
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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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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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