Te Reo Māori - Holiday Reading 2015Like this list

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1. 1. Whiti te rā!

   Grace, Patricia, 1937-

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   This is the story of the great Ngati Toa chief Te Rauparaha and how he came to compose the haka 'Ka Mate, Ka Mate'. This children's story is the story behind the haka which has become recognisable the world over being performed by New…Read moreRead more of this annotation

2. 2. Waiata Mai

   Sing Along With Aunty Bea

   Bea, Aunty

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   A range of waiata perfect for kids of all ages.

3. 3. 10 Goofy Geckos

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   We can never have enough counting books. The rhyming and rhythm encourage joining in. written in both Te Reo Māori and English with a CD for singing along to.

4. 4. The Littlest Pūkeko = Te Pūkeko Iti

   Jamison, Marie, 1951-

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   The littlest pukeko in the family has trouble keeping up with the other chicks. He is always afraid. However, one day he gains courage, and realises that he can escape from danger with his long legs and powerful feet.

5. 5. Nā wai te waka i totohu?

   Allen, Pamela, 1934-

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   At last, this perennial favourite in te Reo Māori - Who Sank the Boat

6. 6. E oma, moko kākāriki

   Hay, Gay

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   Great pictures, great refrain for tamariki to join in and some good learning information at the back of these books.

7. 7. Hoiho paku

   Thatcher, Stephanie, 1972-

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   Pakiwaitara about a little penguin finding his place in the world. Use of te Reo Māori for the manu throughout the English version too. Enjoyable read aloud in both languages.

8. 8. Rhyme & Reo. Aeiou : a Fun Way to Learn Māori Vowel Sounds

   Ngatai, Jessica

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   Pronunciation is the key to understanding and encouraging the use of Te Reo Māori, this little book uses English words to correctly pronounce Te Reo Māori. Some good short rhymes and the the match of kupu with pictures is great.

9. 9. Mahi tahi

   Holt, Sharon, 1959-

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   Sharon Holt continues to expand her Te Reo Māori collection of pukapuka to excite our young tamariki and encourages us all to kōrero Māori. Mahi Tahi is all about working together - manaakitanga me whakawhānaungatanga.

10. 10. Kōrero Mai

    Holt, Sharon, 1959-

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    Sharon Holt continues to expand her Te Reo Māori collection of pukapuka to excite our young tamariki and encourages us all to kōrero Māori. Kōrero mai introduces us to our pepeha and finding our turangawaewae - the place we are from and…Read moreRead more of this annotation

11. 11. Te kāinga o te taniwha

    Tiakiwai, Tina Marino

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    From Te Tāhuhu o te Mātauranga (Ministry of Education) comes collections written only in te Reo Māori. These pukapuka span the curriculum in terms of age, content and reading ability.

12. 12. He tuhinga mihi mō te pakanga tuatahi o te ao

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    A collection of poems and writings about World War I written by tamariki and rangatahi in Te Reo Māori. A taonga for both Te reo Māori and Te Hokowhitu a Tu. The writers range in ages.

13. 13. Ōtea

    Rock of Ages. Part 1

    Waipara, Zak

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    After many eons, the patupaiarehe child Kurutai has emerged upon the hidden island of OTEA. This is an original story for children of all ages that draws upon Maori mythology. The story is written in English, with some words and…Read moreRead more of this annotation

14. 14. One Day a Taniwha

    Bea, Aunty

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    Another perennial favourite waiata - this one with kupu and ātaahua pictures. (a reprint)