Will thrill-seeking, speed king, Lucas, resist the temptation, or will he drive his car down the stairs? Find out in Marie Munro and Rachel Doragh’s fourth, fully bilingual New Zealand children’s picture book, translated by accredited Māori translator, Piripi Walker. Rachel Doragh’s dynamic illustrations incorporate related Māori words and phrases and bring the story to life in an authentic kiwi environment. Piripi Walker’s translation has kept the words simple and clear, so the rhythm is right, and each sentence flows when delivered aloud. Selling Points • Bilingual text (English and Māori). In line with Ministry of Education requirements for “Beginning to use te reo Māori Levels 1-2” (simple, short dialogues, phrases and sentences, simple questions. Simple reo Māori words, phrases, and sentences with some complex or less familiar reo Māori phrases and sentences). • Child-centred storyline about family relationships, an ethnically diverse group of friends, colours and an ever-present temptation. • Flowing, easy-to-read English text with literal Māori translation. • Colourful illustrations that are lots of fun and provide opportunities for conversations about family relationships, ethnicities, flora, fauna, colours and natural consequences. • Day-to-day New Zealand content. • English/Māori glossary for colours, and a simplified personal introduction that includes family relationships and friends. • Will appeal to children who enjoy playing with family and friends.

Bind: paperback

Pages: 28

Dimensions: 210 x 280 mm

Publication Date: 30-11-2021

It's Christmas time! Let's create some Christmas cheer with Donovan Bixley's My Kiwi Christmas. From Santa (Ko Hana Koko) to Christmas Tree (Rakau Kirihimete), decorations (He Whakarakei) to dessert (He purini), come explore Christmas with these brightly coloured illustrations and bilingual text.

Bind: hardback

Pages: 24

Dimensions: 190 x 148 mm

Publication Date: 14-09-2021

The iconic Kiwi song, Ma is White, is given the Donovan Bixley treatment and made into a wonderful first board book. The book also includes additional colours not covered in the song, so readers can can expand their Maori vocabulary.

Bind: hardback

Publication Date: 01-05-2017

Nana's back porch is draughty and old, it's dangerous, rickety, slippery and cold. This fully bilingual book incorporates the characters from Nana's Shed and Bella's Fringe in a story that revels in the fertile imaginations of Kiwi kids, especially those who enjoy building things, teamwork, creativity and working with tools. The text has been translated by Piripi Walker, NZSTI, who has "kept the words simple and clear so the rhythm is right and each sentence will stand up well when delivered aloud".

Bind: paperback

Pages: 28

Dimensions: 210 x 280 mm

Nana dreams of having a shed in her garden. Despite the passing of time, the parts for the shed lie in a pile on the lawn. Grandson, Jacob, and his friend, Max, take matters into their own hands. Using some ingenuity, and the sort of imagination that makes everything possible, they build the shed that Nana has always wanted!

Pages: 28

Dimensions: 280 x 210 mm

New Zealand has the world's best summers and the magic of being a kid is still alive in kiwi backyards. This summer, Jacob, Max, Bella and Lucas help Nana grow an amazing summer garden, filling each and every day with lots of new learning and bunches of awesome memories Nana's garden it grows, and it grows from the tiny wee seeds, she plants in neat rows. Kei te tupu haere te mara a Kui, kei te tupu, kei te tupu he kakano iti i ruia mai, he rarangi, he momo, he rarangi, he momo Piripi Walker's translation has kept the words simple and clear, so the rhythm is right, and each sentece flows when delivered aloud. Rachel Doragh's dynamic illustrations incorporate related Maori words and phrases and bring the story to life in an authentic kiwi vegetable garden.

Bind: paperback

Pages: 28

Dimensions: 210 x 280 mm

Publication Date: 30-09-2020

From #1 Best-selling and award-winning author and illustrator of the Kuwi the Kiwi™ series, Kat Quin. Magnet Set - Ngā Kare Ā-roto Me Ngā Āhua (Feelings & States), in te reo Māori and English. From the #1 Best-selling Kuwi & Friends Māori Picture Dictionary - He Papakupu Whakaahua 2 x Magnets sheets with pop-out circle 45mm magnets - 47 magnets. Designed for everyday use, for the whānau, for the kura and for all New Zealanders. Ages 3-100+. English Text and Illustration by Kat Quin Te Reo Māori Translation by Pānia Papa Nā Kat Quin ngā tuhinga reo Pākehā me ngā whakaahua Nā Pānia Papa ngā whakamāoritanga

Bind: stationery

Pages: 2

Dimensions: 255 x 390 mm

Publication Date: 20-10-2020

Designed to focus and calm your baby, this book creates the perfect opportunity for bonding, cuddles and storytime Your baby will be captivated by these high contrast nz native bird faces, which will help them to develop a greater understanding of the world around them. Studies have shown newborns prefer to look at faces rather than objects as face recognition is important for our survival Newborns prefer to look at black and white geometric imagery, as it allows their minds to rest, lengthen their attention span, improve memory and develop their nervous system

Bind: hardback

Pages: 16

Dimensions: 160 x 160 x 17 mm

I ki atu te tamaiti, "E whae, he raiona kei roto i nga otaota." Ka ki mai te whaea, "Horihori, e Tama." E mea ana koe he raiona kei roto i nga otaota? Ka takutakutia e Margaret Mahi tetahi paki whakamiharo, mo te pono, mo te pohewa. He maha nga tohu honore i whakawhiwhia ki a Margaret. He purakau tino whai take tenei ma ia tamaiti, ma ia tamaiti. He ataahua nga pikitia na Jenny Williams.

Bind: paperback

Pages: 28

Dimensions: 225 x 250 mm

Name all the things you can see down by the sea in English and te reo Maori with this vibrant board book from award-winning illustrator Donovan Bixley. What can you see on a day at the beach? A sandcastle (pa kirikiri), some waves (ngaru), or a lifeguard (kaikauhauora)? A DAY AT THE BEACH is a fun and engaging seaside excursion that is perfect for Kiwi kids!

Bind: hardback

Pages: 24

Dimensions: 185 x 147 mm