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  • He Moana Kirikā – Ocean Fever

    $9.95$24.95 + GST

    Nana, why are pāua shells so colourful?’

    ‘Dad, why do kina have spiky shells?’

    ‘Uncle, how come starfish can’t walk?’

     

    Have your children ever asked you tricky questions like that? Well don’t worry whānau – Manurewa West School has the answers!

    He Moana Kirikā will tell you why kina shells are so spiky, why stingrays fly in the water and where Tangaroa got all his friends from.

    It’s a book of origin stories written by children, for children. The book is written in Māori and English and features art by children too.

    Read He Moana Kirikā today, be the family expert tomorrow!

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  • Hood Heroes
    Episode 1: Flat Bush School

    $9.95$24.95 + GST

    Death Pig is causing havoc at the Toa Samoa Parade. Burnout is smashing up Rainbow’s End. Professor Skull thinks he can ruin a family cricket game.

    Oh no! Is this the end of life as we know it?

    Nah … Ōtara children know what to do!
    Find out how in Hood Heroes Episode 1: Flat Bush School.

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  • In My DNA

    $9.95$24.95 + GST

    Ten young people from Pacific Advance Secondary School worked with teacher-author David Riley to share stories of the people, cultures and places that make them who they are, bring them joy and inspire them to be excellent.

    ‘I appreciate those cultural teachings because theyre part of my DNA … I will always remember what my grandma taught me, wherever I go.’ (Christian Faimalo)

     

     

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  • Ko Au Ko e Tama Niue

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    I can’t wait to go back to Niue and learn more about my culture and my people.’ (Abigail Ikiua)

    Fourteen Niue young people worked with teacher-writer David Riley, to bring you this book – Ko Au Ko e Tama Niue. The stories they’ve written demonstrate their immense pride in being Niue. You’ll read about a beloved ancestor, swimming in Niue, fishing with Grandpa, how to make a kahoa, and their love for their language, dance and culture! Come and share the beauty of Niue culture with them. Oue tulou!

     

     

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  • Mighty!

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    I’m proud of myself because I don’t give up (Loleni).

    I’m proud of Mum because she helps me with my homework (Alisha).

    I’m proud of my school for teaching us cool stuff (Georgia).

     

    What makes you proud?

    Room 22 at Māngere Central School teamed up with David Riley of the Oceania Literacy Trust to make this book inspired by that question.

    We hope their thoughts make you feel proud too!

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  • Never Fallen

    $9.95$24.95 + GST

    “wildflowers growing where nobody planted them
    and the smell of citrus lemon from my tree
    and my stomach grumbling for Vietnamese mooncakes …”
    Linh Pham

    Never Fallen is a celebration of West Auckland. It’s told by children from Colwill School who have written with love about the streets they grew up in and live on.

    It’s a book about the people, landmarks, and memories that make living here something to be proud of.

  • Ngā Roimata Tioata

    $9.95$24.95 + GST

    Tuhia ai i te reo Māori me te reo Ingarihi, he pukapuka i whakaawetia e ngā whetū o Matariki. Mā
    roto mai i ngā mahi toi me ngā tuhinga kōrero, ka whakapuakina e ngā rangatahi o Te Kura o
    Manurewa ki te Uru i ngā pūrākau o ō rātou whānau, ō rātou māharahara mō te taiao, te hunga e
    aroha nuitia ana kua riro, me ō rātou wawata mō te anamata.

    Ngā Roimata Tioata – Crystal Tears is a book written in te reo Māori and English, inspired by the stars of Matariki. In art and writing, young people from Manurewa West School in Auckland share stories of family, their concern for the environment, loved ones passed, and their aspirations for the future.

    Take a look inside and be inspired too. Mānawatia a Matariki!

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  • Rotuma ‘Otou Hanuạ Pumue

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    Gou fakmaniȧk gou le’ Rotumet ‘e Niu Sirgi! I’m proud to be a Rotuman in New Zealand!  (Evana Samisoni)

    Nine Rotuman young people worked with teacher-writer David Riley, to bring you this book – Rotuma ‘Otou Hanu Pumue.

    The stories they’ve written demonstrate their immense pride in being Rotuman. You’ll read about a beloved grandmother and her tefui, a first trip to Rotuma, gardening with Dad, how to make fekei, and their love for their language, dance, culture and stories!

    Come and share the beauty of Rotuman culture with them.

  • Stand Your Ground

    $9.95$24.95 + GST

    “In Iraq we are taught to be brave and always stand your ground.” (Marcella Mousses)

    In Stand Your Ground young writers from Sancta Maria College in Auckland worked with teacher-writer, David Riley, to share what it means to be a young person in Aotearoa today.

    The authors write about family, about culture, and about the special moments in their lives that make them feel proud.

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  • Star Dance

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    Star Dance is a book inspired by the stars of Matariki.

    In art and writing, young people from Kedgley Intermediate School in Auckland share stories of family, their concern for the environment, loved ones passed, and their aspirations for the future.

    Mānawatia a Matariki!

  • Star Dreaming

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    Star Dreaming is a book inspired by the stars of Matariki.

    In art and writing, young people from Sylvia Park School in Auckland share stories of family, of special places, of proud moments, of loved ones passed, and dreams for the future.

    Take a look inside and be inspired too.

    Mānawatia a Matariki!

     

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  • Taku Toi Kahurangi

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    Taku Toi Kahurangi (my precious jewel) is a book inspired by the stars of Matariki.

    In art and writing, young people from St Francis Catholic School in Auckland share stories of family, special places, proud moments, loved ones passed, and their aspirations for the future.

    Take a look inside and be inspired too.

    Mānawatia a Matariki!

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  • The Streets
    A celebration of Mt Wellington

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    “Thunderous siren jams earthquake a three-story house in the golden-flecked midday.”

     A.J.Tuuaga Rangi

    The Streets is a celebration of Mt Wellington. It’s told by children from Bailey Road School who have written with love about the streets they grew up in and live on.

    It’s a book about the people, landmarks, and memories that make living here something to be proud of.

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  • Tokelau Toku Tupuaga Fakapelepele

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    Tokelau My Treasured Heritage

     

    ‘I’m happy I learned these things about pā and now I know my own pā is hikuuli. I can name other people’s pā too. This makes me treasure my pā even more and I always wear it with pride.’ (Puanaualowha Ioane)

    Twelve Tokelau young people worked with teacher-writer, David Riley, to bring you this book – Tokelau Toku Tupuaga Fakapelepele. The stories they’ve written demonstrate their immense pride in their Tokelau heritage.

    You’ll read about a beloved ancestor, a trip to Tokelau, making panikeke palu ota with Nana, and their love for their language, dance and culture.

    Come and share the beauty and excellence of Tokelau with them.

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  • Tuvalu Toku Atufenua Pele

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    ‘I value my Tuvaluan heritage. I want to pass it on to my children in the future so they can do the same.’ (Fiesola Puafolau)

    Eight Tuvaluan young people worked with teacher-writer David Riley, to bring you this book – Tuvalu Toku Atufenua Pele. The stories they’ve written demonstrate their immense pride in being Tuvaluan. You’ll read about Grandma’s weaving, kaleve, te ano, how to make a kahoa, their Olympic heroes, and their love for their language, legends, clothing, fatele and culture! Come and share the beauty of Tuvaluan culture with them.

     

     

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  • Ko Hoku Fonuá

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    ‘I’ve been to many countries. But there’s nowhere that gives me the same feeling as my fonua, Tonga.’ (Anisi Pulotu)

    Ten Tongan young people worked with teacher-writer David Riley, to bring you this book – Ko Hoku Fonuá. The stories they’ve written demonstrate their immense pride in being Tongan. You’ll read about the importance of family and lotu, their favourite Tongan foods and clothing, their love for Tongan arts like dance and drumming, first trips to Tonga, and of course their admiration for Tongan heroes like Jason Taumalolo! Come and share some of the beauty of Tongan culture with them.

     

     

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