Nga Kupenga a Nanny Rina by Qiane Matata-Sipu; Isobel Joy Te Aho-White (Illustrator)
21.00 NZD
Category: Te Reo Maori Language
He kairaranga pūhara a Nanny Rina, ka taea te raranga i nga momo kupenga katoa!Ka patai ana tana mokopuna, a Haeata te Kapua, mo nga kupenga ka rarangahia hei powhiri i te tau hou, ka tohua e Nanny me pēhea te whai i nga whetū o Matariki hei arahi i tana mahi kupenga.He pūrakau whakamanawa tēnei, mo te ...Show more
Twinkle Twinkle Matariki by Rebecca Larsen
22.00 NZD
Category: NZ Picture Books
Pukeko, Kiwi and Hoiho want to fly very high. Join them as they blast off to explore the nine stars of Matariki.
The Little Kiwi's Matariki by Nikki Slade Robinson
20.00 NZD
Category: NZ Picture Books
The little Kiwi is fast asleep in her burrow. A beam of moonlight shines right down into her burrow. She wakes, and realises it is time. Hurrying out into the night, she wakes each of her friends from their mid-winter slumber. 'Kia tere! Hurry!' she urges them.
Kua Whetūrangitia a Koro (How My Koro Became a Star Te Reo Māori Edition HB) by Brianne Te Paa
27.00 NZD
Category: Te Reo Maori Language
In this picture book, a young boy learns about the customs around celebrating Matariki from his grandfather. They watch the stars from the top of a mountain, prepare their offering of food for the gods, and the boy learns about Te Waka o Rangi and the tradition of calling out the names of loved ones who ...Show more
Rangi and Papa / Matariki (Story World 2) by Lucretia Samson; Sara Mitchell
14.00 NZD
Category: Maori Myths and Legends | Series: Story World
Rangi and Papa is a 24-page retelling of a traditional tale from New Zealand - Level 24. The "flip" side of the book is Matariki - Level 25. Matariki contains 8 pages of information on both traditional and contemporary celebrations of Matariki or the Maori New Year. Contents: New Beginnings, Matariki - ...Show more
Let's Celebrate Matariki by Abel Junior Tutagalevao
42.00 NZD
Category: NZ Picture Books
A fun picture book for preschoolers and junior classes exploring what Matarikiwas in a traditional sense so it can be understood and celebrated in contemporary society. It includes plenty of new vocabulary and will encourage tamariki, kaiako and whānau to use the Māori words they already know, as well a ...Show more
Aria and the Kumara God by Witi Ihimaera
25.00 NZD
Category: NZ Middle Fiction
In this exciting return to the world of the Astromancer, will Ariā manage to make the impossible climb up to the stars and free Te Kōkōrangi from Ruatapu's clutches before time runs out? The future is looking bleak: not only is the Astromancer held captive by the wicked Ruatapu, but also the kūmara cro ...Show more
How My Koro Became a Star (Kua Whetūrangitia a Koro Te Reo Pākēha Edition HB) by Brianne Te Paa
27.00 NZD
Category: NZ Picture Books
In this picture book, a young boy learns about the customs around celebrating Matariki from his grandfather. They watch the stars from the top of a mountain, prepare their offering of food for the gods, and the boy learns about Te Waka o Rangi and the tradition of calling out the names of loved ones who ...Show more
Matariki: The Star of the Year by Rangi Matamua
35.00 NZD
Category: NZ Non Fiction
In mid-winter, Matariki rises in the pre-dawn sky, and its observation is celebrated with incantations on hilltops at dawn, balls, exhibitions, dinners and a vast number of events. The Matariki tradition has been re-established, and its regeneration coincides with a growing interest in Māori astronomy. ...Show more
Nanny Rina's Amazing Nets by Qiane Matata-Sipu
21.00 NZD
Category: NZ Picture Books
A heartwarming story about aroha, whānau, passing down traditional knowledge and welcoming in the new year – an English translation of the original Ngā Kupenga a Nanny Rina Nanny Rina is an amazing weaver – she can make all kinds of nets! When Haeata te Kapua asks what special creation Nanny will weave ...Show more
Puanga me Matariki / Puanga and Matariki (#28 Te Reo Singalong with CD) by Sharon Holt
26.00 NZD
Category: Te Reo Maori Language
This book is about the star Puanga and the star cluster Matariki, which work together to herald the Māori New Year for different iwi. It is sure to be a welcome addition to the books available for this year's special Matariki celebration in June with the first Matariki public holiday on June 24. It in ...Show more
Ko Flit, te Tirairaka me te Mahere Matariki (Flit the Fantail and the Matariki Map - Maori Edition) by Kat Quin
20.00 NZD
Category: Te Reo Maori Language | Series: Flit the Fantail
Join Flit the fantail and his forest friends on a nighttime adventure, this time to capture a star shining brightly on the horizon. It is one of a cluster of nine stars and Flit is determined to explore! But when he gets lost, wise Ruru swoops down and Flit learns about Matariki stars and navigation. ...Show more