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1. 1. He Pōwhiri

   Collis, Carolyn, 1961-

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   This prolific series on a wide range of topics introduces us to Oscar and his friends and many other things around us in our natural world and in our play. Aimed at early/beginner Te Reo Māori readers these are fun to read and share. …Read moreRead more of this annotation

2. 2. Hairy Maclary no te teri a tanarahana

   Dodd, Lynley, 1941-

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   A perennial kiwi favourite now available in Te Reo Māori!

3. 3. Te mīhini iti kōwhai

   Gilderdale, Betty, 1923-2021

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   A perennial kiwi favourite now available in Te Reo Māori!

4. 4. I Taniwha

   Giles, Olivia Aroha, 1962-

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   “… Water is life. For each body of water there is a Taniwha. For every Taniwha there are many stories…” Short stories in poetic prose.

5. 5. E Hia Ngā Moe?

   Holt, Sharon, 1959-

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   Another title in the outstanding Te Reo Singalong series. This one features Kirihimete. These books are aimed at preschoolers, have a CD to accompany, further ideas for use of these books in English and the guitar chords for the kupu in…Read moreRead more of this annotation

6. 6. He Aha Tēnei?

   Holt, Sharon, 1959-

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   Another title in the outstanding Te Reo Singalong series. This one features insects. These books are aimed at preschoolers, have a CD to accompany, further ideas for use of these books in English and the guitar chords for the kupu in the…Read moreRead more of this annotation

7. 7. Matariki

   Holt, Sharon, 1959-

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   Another title in the outstanding Te Reo Singalong series. This one features Matariki. These books are aimed at preschoolers, have a CD to accompany, further ideas for use of these books in English and the guitar chords for the kupu in the…Read moreRead more of this annotation

8. 8. Moreporky Madness!

   Jahri Jah Jah, 1968-

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   Ruru the morepork is looking for a little fun but he ends up stirring up a fair amount of....moreporky madness! A bi-lingual edition.

9. 9. The Sunflower

   Te Putiputi Ra

   Jamison, Marie, 1951-

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   This bi-lingual information book describes the life cycle of a sunflower with delightful illustrations. Aimed at children aged 5-7.

10. 10. Manu-rere-i-te-rangi

    Kahukiwa, Robyn, 1938-2025

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    A young girl who loves birds dreams of flying. Her brothers laugh at her dreams, but one day she gains wings like a kererū and flies with the birds. Published in Māori and English, this is the Māori language edition.

11. 11. Manu-rere-i-te-rangi

    Kahukiwa, Robyn, 1938-2025

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    A young girl who loves birds dreams of flying. Her brothers laugh at her dreams, but one day she gains wings like a kererū and flies with the birds. Published in Maori and English, this is the English language edition.

12. 12. Tuatangata Levi

    Kahukiwa, Robyn, 1938-2025

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    Levi, who pretends to have superhero powers, saves a girl being attacked by a magpie. Adventure, bravery and illustrations that tamariki love. Published in Māori and English, this is the Māori language edition.

13. 13. Superhero Levi

    Kahukiwa, Robyn, 1938-2025

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    Levi, who pretends to have superhero powers, saves a girl being attacked by a magpie. Adventure, bravery and illustrations that tamariki love. Published in Māori and English, this is the English language edition.

14. 14. Anei taku wheua

    Kool, Katie

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    A title in the Beginning to read with Charlie series. An Into Reading book which is perfect for beginner readers. Five books in this series have been translated into Te Reo Māori. Some titles are also available in Samoan.

15. 15. Kaare rawa nei a au i te pohewa i pēhea nā

    McNaughton, Aimee

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    Meg and her Grandpa are off camping and fishing at the lake. Grandpa keeps playing practical jokes on Meg, but then Meg gets her own back! Published in English as I Can't Imagine How That Happened.

16. 16. Ko wai e huna ana?

    Ōnishi, Satoru

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    The repetition of Te Reo Māori makes this a great learning tool and the illustrations invite readers to really look at the characters. Great kupu and fun to share.

17. 17. Te waiata o Kauri

    Szymanik, Melinda, 1963-

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    This is the story of a young Kauri sapling as it grows and changes and watches the world around it evolve. From other plants, to birds, to Māori, to settlers, to industrialisation and beyond. A beautifully illustrated book, making this a…Read moreRead more of this annotation

18. 18. The Song of Kauri

    Szymanik, Melinda, 1963-

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    This is the story of a young Kauri sapling as it grows and changes and watches the world around it evolve. From other plants, to birds, to Māori, to settlers, to industrialisation and beyond. A beautifully illustrated book, making this a…Read moreRead more of this annotation

19. 19. Tamatekapua

    Yates, Piatarihi, 1939-

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    Tells the story of Tamatekapua, the chief of the Te Arawa canoe. An illustrated book with a CD. Tamatekapua and his young brother Whakaturia stole breadfruit from Uenuku, and then sailed with the high priest Ngatoroirangi from Hawaiiki to…Read moreRead more of this annotation