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CHILDREN’S CLASSICS IN TE REO MĀORI 3–7 YEAR OLDS

Kaua e Tuku mā te Kukupa te Pahi e Taraiwa!

Mo Willems Translation by Kawata Teepa The first Māori translation of Mo Willems’s popular Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! captures the pigeon’s pleading, wheedling and reasoning as he tries to get the reader to let him drive the bus while the driver isn’t there. $20

978-1-77550-223-4, 40 pages, softcover

Nā Wai te Waka i Totohu?

Pamela Allen Translation by Kawata Teepa A cow, a monkey, a sheep, a pig and a mouse take a trip in a dinghy. As each gets in, the boat sinks lower in the water until it sinks completely! Did tiny mouse really sink the boat?

$18

978-1-77550-170-1, 32 pages, softcover

Te Anuhe Tino Hiakai Eric Carle Translation by Brian Morris With the same illustrations and dye-cut pages as the original, this edition retains the humour and quirky character of the little caterpillar. A story format that teaches days of the week, numbers and counting, and names of foods.

978-1-77550-048-3, 32 pages, softcover

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$20

CHILDREN’S CLASSICS IN TE REO MĀORI 3–7 YEAR OLDS

Te Tanguruhau Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler Translation by Brian Morris

Children can now take a walk with the clever little mouse in this translation of the hugely popular The Gruffalo.

978-1-77550-126-8, 32 pages, softcover

$20

Kei Hea Taku Māmā?

Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler Translation by Brian Morris

Little Monkey is lost and needs to find his mum. Butterfly is eager to help him but keeps misunderstanding what Monkey’s mum looks like.

Will Monkey ever find his mum?

978-1-77550-167-1, 32 pages, softcover

$20

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CHILDREN’S CLASSICS IN TE REO MĀORI 3–7 YEAR OLDS

Kei Reira Ngā Weriweri Maurice Sendak Translation by Te Tumatakuru O’Connell

With the same lively, creative illustrations as the original book, this edition retains the simplicity and imagination, capturing Max’s feisty character, the magic adventure and the wild rumpus.

978-1-77550-111-4, 48 pages, softcover

$24

Kei te Kīhini o te Pō Maurice Sendak Translation by Brian Morris

Comic-strip-like illustrations telling the story of Mickey’s dream of falling into cake mix and flying in a plane of bread dough to find milk for the cake batter.

978-1-77550-112-1, 40 pages, softcover

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$24

CHILDREN’S CLASSICS IN TE REO MĀORI 3–7 YEAR OLDS

Te Haere ki te Rapu Pea Michael Rosen and Helen Oxenbury Translation by Kawata Teepa The English text of We’re Going on a Bear Hunt has been translated into fun, rhythmical, onomatopoeic te reo Māori as children swish through long grass, splash through water and tiptoe on their bear hunt. $20

978-1-77550-044-5, 40 pages, softcover

Te Mīhini Iti Kōwhai Betty and Alan Gilderdale Translation by Brian Morris Here is the classic story of The Little Yellow Digger translated into te reo Māori. A little digger gets stuck in the mud and needs some help from a bigger digger.

978-1-77550-138-1, 32 pages, softcover

$20

Timo te Kaihī Ika Mokena Potae Reedy and Jim Byrt Timo sets off to catch a big fish to prove to his father and brothers that he is a real fisherman, but the adventure that he and his dog Pou have at sea is more than Timo is expecting!

$20

978-1-77550-047-6, 32 pages, softcover

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CHILDREN’S CLASSICS IN SAMOAN 3–7 YEAR OLDS

'O le Nofoaga 'olo'o iai Meaola Uiga'ese Maurice Sendak Translation by Ainslie Chu Ling-So'o With the same lively, creative illustrations as the original book, this edition retains the simplicity and imagination, capturing Max’s feisty character, the magic adventure and the wild rumpus.

978-1-77550-140-4, 48 pages, softcover

$24

'O le Ketapila Matuā Fia'ai Eric Carle Translation by Ainslie Chu Ling-So'o With the same illustrations and dye-cut pages as the original, this edition retains the humour and quirky character of the little caterpillar. A story format that teaches days of the week, numbers and counting and names of foods.

978-1-77550-139-8, 28 pages, softcover

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$20

PICTURE BOOKS & JUNIOR FICTION 3–12 YEAR OLDS

Haka Patricia Grace and Andrew Burdan

This is the story of the great Ngāti Toa chief Te Rauparaha and how he came to compose the haka ‘Ka Mate’. As he recounts his dangerous adventure to his people, his words ‘ka mate, ka mate, ka ora, ka ora’ are repeated back and the haka rings out – a haka now passed down from generation to generation.

978-1-77550-207-4, 32 pages, softcover

$25

Tamanui: The Brave Kōkako of Taranaki Rebecca Beyer, Linley Wellington and Andrew Burdan

The Taranaki forest is changing and kōkako are finding it difficult to get food and protect their chicks. This is the true story of the decline of kōkako numbers and the Taranaki kōkako, Tamanui, who was rehabilitated to help their survival.

978-1-77550-206-7, 32 pages, softcover

$23

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PICTURE BOOKS & JUNIOR FICTION 3–12 YEAR OLDS

Graphic Novels for Reluctant Readers

Born to Fly Julian Arahanga and Andrew Burdan

The story of John Pohe, a Māori pilot during World War II. Shot down off the coast of Germany, Pohe was held prisoner at Stalag Luft III until escaping in a mass breakout, which was immortalised in the film The Great Escape.

978-1-77550-004-9, 40 pages, softcover

$25

Victory at Point 209 Andrew Burdan Victory at Point 209

The story of how Second Lieutenant Te Moana-nuia-Kiwa Ngarimu of 28 Māori Battalion won the VC during World War II. Ngarimu led an attack on Point 209 in Tunisia, defending their position while wounded.

Ngarimu was killed during the attack, but his leadership resulted in the surrender of the Germans on Point 209.

• Illustrated by Andrew Burdan

Illustrated by Andrew Burdan

978-1-77550-005-6, 40 pages, softcover

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$25

PICTURE BOOKS & JUNIOR FICTION 3–12 YEAR OLDS

Graphic Novels for Reluctant Readers

Arohanui: Revenge of the Fey Helen Pearse-Otene and Andrew Burdan

Two hostile tribes are forced to enter into a hard bargain to survive. In the midst of the conflict, two lovers plan to bring their warring tribes together through their marriage, but tragedy looms!

978-1-77550-166-4, 44 pages, softcover

$25

Meariki: The Quest for Truth Helen Pearse-Otene and Andrew Burdan

Meariki is a slave serving the chief’s only daughter, Hineamuru. When Hineamuru is abducted by a warlock, Meariki and Hineamuru’s lover Pehi, go on a journey to rescue Hineamuru, and end up discovering themselves.

978-1-77550-171-8, 52 pages, softcover

$25

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PICTURE BOOKS & JUNIOR FICTION 3–12 YEAR OLDS

Keys Sacha Cotter and Josh Morgan In this lively picture book, Dad tells his daughter imaginative stories about the keys on his key ring and what they unlock – from a zippenburger that takes him to work, to a rocket going to outer space to collect space noodles.

978-1-77550-161-9 40 pages, softcover

$20

Swim Chris Szekely and Andrew Burdan This traditional Māori story tells of two lovers, Hinemoa and Tūtānekai, forbidden to meet. They vow to be together and every night on the island, Tūtānekai plays his flute to guide Hinemoa to him.

978-1-77550-079-7, 32 pages, hardcover

$24

Remember that November Jennifer Beck and Lindy Fisher It’s almost Guy Fawkes night and at the school speech competition, Andy tells the story of Guy Fawkes. But then Aroha gets up and tells the story of another fifth of November, one closer to home – the invasion of Parihaka in 1881.

978-1-77550-010-0, 32 pages, softcover

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$20

MĀORI LANGUAGE LEARNERS

First Readers in Māori A set of ten stories in Māori to learn numbers, colours, shapes, animal names and everyday sentences. Ideal for learners of Māori, with simple language and stories, and illustrations that support the text. Includes English translations of all text at the back of each book.

978-1-77550-154-1, 8–12 pages each, softcovers in a slipcase

$40

Te Kete Kupu: 300 Essential Words in Māori

Te Kete Kupu

ä Kupu Waiwai o Töku Reo

aha te kai a te rangatira? He körero.

ngä kai o roto i te pukapuka nei? He kupu.

o ngä kupu waiwai o te reo Mäori.

ka tino kitea i roto i ngä pukapuka mä ngä tamariki.

The 300 most frequently used words in Māori with examples of their use, supported by colourful illustrations to aid the reader’s learning.

uitia mai, akona mai, kia tipu ai te reo.

978-1-86969-178-4, 48 pages, softcover

$15

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MĀORI LANGUAGE LEARNERS

Everyday Words in Māori A stimulating and lively word finder for all learners of Māori.

This fun picture dictionary and pronunciation guide is perfect for beginners in te reo Māori to encourage effective, longterm learning.

978-1-86969-398-5, 48 pages, softcover

$20

First Hundred Words in Māori A wealth of vocabulary-building opportunities for beginner learners of Māori. The pictures encourage direct association of the Māori word with the object.

978-1-86969-304-6, 34 pages, softcover

$20

First Thousand Words in Māori Expanding on the First Hundred Words in Māori, this bright picture dictionary is full of more vocabulary-building opportunities. The book includes verbs, adjectives, opposites, numbers, and many other themes.

978-1-86969-239-1, 64 pages, softcover

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$20

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