Books in te reo Māori
Mihi Gavin Bishop This beautiful board book for every New Zealand baby introduces ideas of self and whānau within the shape of a simple mihi. Ko ahau tēnei. “With supreme skill, Bishop encapsulates each element of the mihi, that Māori statement of self, in terms of waka, maunga, awa … right down to the child reciting it.” The Listener, 50 Best Kids’ Books of 2020 Age 1–4 Board book NZD 17.99 978-1-776573-02-8 | 185 x 185 mm | 18 pages
Koro Gavin Bishop Text by Darryn Joseph In this warm board book about a day with grandad, the bond between koro and mokopuna is shown through big, beautiful images and simple text. Kai, kōrero, moe ... ka toro ki a koro. Age 1–4 Board book NZD 17.99 978-1-776574-01-8 | 185 x 185 mm | 18 pages Release: September 2021
Mā Wai e Hautū? Leo Timmers Translated by Karena Kelly A new play on the fable of the tortoise and the hare, this is a joyful interactive book for drivers of all ages. “I take great pleasure in acknowledging this book and the good it will do for all the Māori language learners out there, especially our kids. Such a powerful impact for such a small book!” The Sapling
Age 1–3 Board book NZD 18.99 978-1-776573-06-6 | 170 x 250 mm | 30 pages
Ko Wai e Huna ana? Satoru Onishi Translated by Paora Tibble Eighteen fun-loving animals can be found on each question-posing page, sending readers into an up-close, attention-to-detail discovery. Children learn the names of animals, to recognise expressions, colours, and how to count.
Age 3–6 Picture book NZD 19.99 978-1-927271-47-6 | 238 x 207 mm | 32 pages Board book release: May 2022
Paraweta Stephanie Blake Translated by Karena Kelly Once there was a little rabbit who could only say one thing... Gecko Press’s cheekiest rabbit teaches us how to say paraweta and patero. “What a hilarious, gorgeous translation by Karena Kelly ... that is easy to read and understand and is perfect for beginner te reo speakers and very young children.” The Sapling
Age 3–5 Picture book NZD 18.99 978-1-776572-18-2 | 275 x 210 mm | 32 pages
Te Hipo Huna Juliette MacIver, ill. Sarah Davis Translated by Karena Kelly Mei kore mātou ko aku hoa, ngā aruaru hipo toa! This deft and delightful rhyming tale is perfect for confident speakers of te reo Māori and a great read aloud to groups of kids.
Age 3–5 Picture book NZD 19.99 978-1-776573-10-3 | 250 x 260 mm | 32 pages Release: August 2021
Hoihoi Turituri Soledad Bravi Translated by Ruia Aperahama With over 100 pages, this unique boardbook is full of bright, bold illustrations and lots of noises to make—ka āuuuuu te wuruhi, ka koukou te ruru, ka ū ū ū te makimaki...
Age 0–3 Board book NZD 24.99 978-1-776572-62-5 | 140 x 140 mm | 116 pages
Gecko Press translates its most-loved books into te reo Māori, bringing some of the world’s best stories and illustrations to children in Aotearoa.
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