Māori culture gifts

Moana's a voyager: she knows the way. Featuring 5 songs from Disney’s Moana as well as a reading of the story, it makes for perfect listening on even the lengthiest of voyages. Little adventurers just pop the Moana Tonie on...

From sleeping giants to battling mountains, fiery sisters to adventurous trees, dig into Whenua and discover eleven tales of how Aotearoa was formed beneath our feet. Whenua takes readers back in time with each purakau, exploring the ways in which...

The amazing Gavin Bishop brings us a monster-sized book about the mythical monsters of Aotearoa! Award-winning weaver of stories Gavin Bishop retells a variety of tales about the taniwha of Aotearoa, from the guardians who accompanied waka voyages to present-day...

From singer-songwriter June Pitman-Hayes comes this rousing and fortifying new waiata for Kiwi children from all backgrounds, celebrating the strength in community, with the focus from a child’s everyday viewpoint. This book features an accompanying CD of the heart-warming song,...

When Zimdalamashkermishkada starts a new school, he knows he’s got to do something about his long name. ​ When no amount of shrinking, folding or crumpling works, he simply settles for Zim – but deep down, it doesn’t feel right. It’s not until a new friend sees him for who he...

Match the magnetic Matariki stars, names and descriptions to each other to familiarise and learn about each star. This set is perfect for teachers, at home learning and decorating during Matariki. Features: Each pack includes 9 large stars, matching names,...

Snuggle up with the Taniwha Whakamā by Miriama Grace-Smith, your new soft and cuddly companion. This playful taniwha is ready to be your new best friend with its unique design and playful spirit. Perfect for snuggling and cuddling, it's the...

The Taniwha Whakamā Hand Puppet, designed by Miriama Grace-Smith, is the perfect play partner. Slip your hand inside and watch this mischievous character come alive with personality. Great for storytelling, imaginative play, or bringing a bit of Māori folklore magic...

The Taniwha Awhi Hand Puppet, designed by Miriama Grace-Smith, is the perfect play partner. Slip your hand inside and watch this mischievous character come alive with personality. Great for storytelling, imaginative play, or bringing a bit of Māori folklore magic...

Know a little person who loves the Little Kingdom? Allow us to introduce Ben. Because elves are good at telling stories, and Ben’s an Elf! So if there's an elf or fairy in your life who likes terrific (but not...

This poi features a beautiful fabric pattern, red, black and white string handle and quality workmanship. The ball has been firmly sewn in place to keep it together during vigorous treatment of kapa haka performance. This unique pattern was designed...

A pack of four tī rākau suitable for games such as tititōrea. This is a fun game that when accompanied by chants and waiata makes for a great way to practice your te reo Māori. Includes: 4 wooden sticks.

Keeper Whare Magnet

The maunga of Tamaki Makaurau are worried. The natural world is changing – rivers are polluted, forests are shrinking, and the birds' waiata are fading away. While Kohukohunui and his fellow maunga keep watch, Naana gets her mokopuna onto the...

This sequel to Dawn Raid follows Sofia Savea’s family, 50 years later, as Sofia's grandson becomes involved in the quest for a government apology. INVERCARGILL, 2020 Wow, I thought I knew a bit about the dawn raids, but this is...

“Everything changes, tamariki mā,” says Grandma.“But the stars will always guide us.” Sam and Te Rerehua adore Te Mata Hāpuku, its wild winds, stony shores, and the treasures  he waves push onto the beach. But this Matariki feels different. Pōua...

“Everything changes, tamariki mā,” says Grandma.“But the stars will always guide us.” Sam and Te Rerehua adore Te Mata Hāpuku, its wild winds, stony shores, and the treasures  he waves push onto the beach. But this Matariki feels different. Pōua...

How can we celebrate Matariki? Let's look to the stars! Maumaharatia: Remembering our past Tiakina te taiao: Caring for our environment Te whakawhanaungatanga: Connecting with our people Me pēhea tātou e whakanui i a Matariki? Tirohia ngā whetū! Maumaharatia te...

Enter the realm of the Astromancer... In this award-winning illustrated series for younger fans of Percy Jackson, Māori myths and monsters come to life! Join the Astromancer and her apprentices on a time travel adventure to Hawaiki and meet Ruapakanga...

Enter the realm of Te Kokorangi... In this award-winning illustrated series, Maori myths and monsters come to life! Will the Astromancer's tribe survive its final battle? Join Te Kokorangi and her apprentices on a time travel adventure to Hawaiki and...

I roto i te whiti o te rā, piataata ngā tae o te ngahere. Engari kia tō te rā, kia parewaikohu te ngahere, kia ngaro te piataata ... Julia Crouth has cleverly constructed a description of an animal for children...

• Celebrates New Zealand’s bilingual heritage with puzzles incorporating both languages.• Crammed full of great activities to keep children challenged.• Learn about such things as New Zealand inventors, places and traditional Māori culture.• Expands vocabulary and knowledge of te reo.•...

A first Ikura (period) is more than just a physical change - it's a time of learning, connection, and celebration. This beautifully told story follows a young girl as she experiences her first ikura, guided by the love and support...

Honoring the tradition of serving miyeokguk on birthdays and inspired by the lives of Korea’s haenyeo, this lovely picture book celebrates the bond between mothers and daughters. On her birthday, a girl is presented with a bowl of miyeokguk, seaweed...

*'It's hard to imagine any group of primary-aged children who wouldn't be inspired' BOOKSELLER**'An absolute must-have for every young person's bookshelf' HUFFINGTON POST*Created by Kate Pankhurst, relative of suffragette Emmeline Pankhurst, the Fantastically Great Women series has inspired a generation...

The Wild and Windy Stars of Matariki by Miriama Kamo is a captivating tale about the adventures of Te Rerehua and Sam at Te Mata Hapuku, a wild and windswept place where the stones tell stories and the stars shine...

Ko Ngā Whetū Hauhau, Ko Ngā Whetū Tarakaka o Matariki (The Wild and Windy Stars of Matariki – Māori Edition) by Miriama Kamo tells the enchanting tale of Te Rerehua and Sam, who adore the wild and windswept land of...

Meet Dame Whina Cooper, the kuia who championed Māori rights, women's rights, and led a famous hīkoi for positive change - te reo Māori edition of Mother of the Nation, translated by Stacey Morrison. A Māori-language, illustrated true story for...

Spark Hunter by Sonya Wilson is the winner of the Best First Book Award in the 2022 New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults. The judges praised it, saying: 'Perfectly pitched for middle fiction readers. Making this story's...

A powerful, empowering book about witchcraft, and the women, and sometimes men, accused of practising it across the world. Discover the spellbinding history of witches. Travel through time and across the globe to discover bewitching tales of historical witch trials,...

This board book introduces your little reader to the lives of extraordinary Rebel women from around the world. This board book adaptation of the New York Times bestselling Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls introduces your little reader to the...

A contemporary classic, Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls reinvents fairy tales, inspiring girls with the stories of 100 heroic women. "My favourite part of Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls is how many extraordinary women Rebel Girls have opened...

Distinguished educator and translator Tauanu'u Perenise Tapu Sitagata joins with artist Ani Huia Ligaliga to present 30 Samoan proverbs for children in the original language, alongside translations and explanations in English. Each proverb is presented in Gagana Samoa and English...

The Gavin Bishop Treasury is a very special hardback collection of 10 classic children's stories for young readers to treasure, written and illustrated by the multiple-award-winning New Zealand author Gavin Bishop. Comprising over two hundred pages of fabulous storytelling and...

This fascinating look at Matariki in New Zealand and around the world is now retold in te reo Māori. The Matariki constellation (or Pleiades) is known by many different names and is seen and celebrated by many cultures around the...

Weaving a beautiful narrative of heritage, culture and the enduring strength of family bonds, The Lost Words is a daughter's account of her mother's journey through the rich tapestry of te reo Māori. My Mum is collecting words. You see,...

A gentle and powerful story that reclaims the sacredness of a girl’s first ikura (period) through a Māori lens — celebrating connection, ceremony and whakapapa. Rooted in te ao Māori, My First Ikura and the reo Māori translation Taku Ikura...

Kupe's voyage to Aotearoa! Kupe found that a huge, fearsome wheke (octopus) was taking all the fish in the ocean and the people of Hawaiki had nothing to eat.So Kupe chased that wheke across Te Moana-nui-a-Kiwa (the Pacific Ocean). Finally...

This near-death experience revealed Tawhaki's status as a demigod, and from this point, Tawhaki continued to use his powers and gifts to help those around him in ways no human could. Ko Tāwhaki-nui-a-Hema: Āna Mahi Whakahirahira explores many of these...

The witch and her cat fly along in this te reo Māori translation of He Wahi I Te Puruma. Three kind animals help the witch, so they ride on the broom with the witch and cat. But the broom breaks,...

A child describes all the delightful occasions where she might wear her gumboots in and around her day in both the town and countryside in NZ. Familiar NZ tropes are recalled and recaptured in this playful English and Maori singalong:...

Rangi's life changes one night when he tries to protect his mum from being beaten by her boyfriend. However, she is badly injured and taken to hospital. Rangi goes to live with Nan and Koro, and during this time, he...

Ringakoreko is a beautifully written and illustrated children’s book by Josh Morgan and Sacha Cotter. Delve into the heartwarming story that reflects the rich culture and enchanting landscapes of New Zealand. This tale brings together vibrant illustrations and an engaging...

A little boy experiences family violence and physical abuse, and he turns inwards, unable to express his feelings and sadness. Gradually, through the help of his nan, his cousin, uncle, and a child psychologist, he rebuilds his self-esteem and begins...

WINNER: 2022 Australian Book Industry Awards Picture Book of the Year (Ages 0-6) WINNER: 2022 Educational Publishing Awards Australia Primary Educational Picture Book WINNER: 2022 Karajia Award for Children's Literature WINNER: 2022 Speech Pathology AustraliaBook of the Year 5 to...

When the class visits the marae, they have lots to learn and lots to do. And they have lots of fun. This is a wonderful story about what to expect when visiting a marae. The Marae Visit offers readers an...

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...

A shy kiss, a bold kiss. He kihi konekone, he kihi whakapiri. A warm kiss, He kihi whakaahuru, and a cold kiss, me te kihi makariri. The cuddliest, cosiest, most heart-warming book of kisses. A kiss from Mum, Dad, Grandma,...

A beautiful picture book retelling of Witi Ihimaera's bestselling novel The Whale Rider, illustrated by Bruce Potter. Witi Ihimaera's bestselling novel The Whale Rider is retold in a beautifully illustrated picture book format for young readers. From the time of...

This is the story of how Paua came to have his colours. Paua is sad and lonely. The other sea creatures mock his slowness and unattractiveness. Tangaroa, god of the sea, takes pity on him and gives him a dazzling...

It was deep mid-winter and all through the village preparations were being made to farewell the old year and greet the new. For the first time ever, the seventh little sister, Ururangi, was big enough to make her own celebration...

There's a new bird in the bush. Flit is bored. And hungry. A tasty mozzie lures him out of his nest. "I CAN fly," he calls, before he hits the ground with a THUD. How will he get back to...

Black Cockatoo is a vignette that follows Mia, a young Aboriginal girl, as she explores the fragile connections of family and culture. Mia is a 13-year-old girl from a remote community in the Kimberley. She is saddened by the loss...

Manawatia a Matariki! Celebrate Matariki with this book bursting with activities and colouring-in pages. My Matariki Colouring and Activity Book is a colouring book that also includes a range of activities such as crafts and puzzles, as well as a...

Tawhirimatea, blow winds blow, Ra, warm us up with your sunshine glow. Papatuanuku, we plant seeds in you. Ua, rain, helps new life come through... Read and sing along to this catchy Matariki song celebrating Earth, sky, seasons and whanau....

A must-have collection of three best-selling and favourite New Zealand wildlife and habitat stories, from deep in the day and nighttime forests of Aotearoa to out in the wild, blue moana. With a broad range of native creatures to encounter,...

An attractive kete gift bag of three stories to celebrate Matariki and explore the wonders and traditions of Māori New Year. Flit the Fantail & the Matariki Map: Join Flit and his friends, Keri the kiwi and wise old Ruru,...

A fascinating look at Matariki in New Zealand and around the world. The Matariki constellation (or Pleiades) is known by many different names and is seen and celebrated by many cultures around the world. This beautifully illustrated book features 18...

Children will love reading and singing along in both English and Māori to these favourite and familiar songs with a Kiwi twist. Five bestsellers now in one bumper hardback compendium!

There is a bright new star in the winter sky—Puanga, cousin to the Matariki sisters. Each year, she appears to the people of Aotearoa, a special sign for those unable to see Matariki, that winter and the Māori New Year...

Behind dusty orange hills, where the sky stretches down to the sea, there’s a magical, wild, windy place called Te Mata Hapuku. Sam and Te Rerehua love to visit their Grandma and Poua at Te Mata Hapuku (also known as...

Kia ora! Join hands with us and explore this country we call Aotearoa. Welcome to the shores of New Zealand, where you can be a Kiwi too! From the creator of Tawhirimatea A Song for Matariki comes a playful new...

Join Sam and Te Rerehua as they prepare a Matariki feast! It’s the day before Matariki and a big feast has been prepared. Eeling took place months ago and Te Rerehua and Sam are excited to give thanks to Tupuanuku...

Having a new baby in the family is a big adjustment for not only the parents, but existing siblings as well. Kia Ora Baby by Donovan Bixley captures this transition beautifully. The book illustrates a family expecting a new baby,...

Join Rapeti and friends as they embark on a hunt in the outdoors to find their treasure ... which may come as a surprise to readers!

Koro is a warm and universal board book in te reo Māori about a day with grandad. The bond between grandfather and child is shown through big, beautiful images and simple Māori text. The child and their koro explore the...

Mihi is a simple book to share with babies, allowing them to explore their whānau and their place in the world. With repeating colours and shapes, it illustrates the connections between waka, mountain, iwi, through to māmā, pāpā, and the...

Behind dusty orange hills, where the sky stretches down to the sea, there’s a magical, wild, windy place called Te Mata Hapuku. Sam and Te Rerehua love to visit their Grandma and Poua at Te Mata Hapuku (also known as...

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...

Kua whakamiharo ngā kiriata Disney i ngā tamariki, reanga mai, reanga atu. Nā runga i tēnei rarangi pukapuka motuhake o ngā kiriata Disney, ka āhei ngā apataki ki te kohikohi i tētahi kohinga whakahirahira hei taonga mā rātou a haere...

Taniwha tells the poetic, touching story of a young boy who meets a taniwha when visiting his nearby river. It's a poignant tale of friendship and belief, while also conveying the significance of the taniwha figure to wider Māori life...

Join Sam and Te Rerehua as they prepare a Matariki feast! It’s the day before Matariki, and a big feast has been prepared. Eeling took place months ago, and Te Rerehua and Sam are excited to give thanks to Tupuanuku...

A sequel to Taming the Sun and Riding the Waves, Gavin Bishop's latest stunning book contains four more Māori myths, including two well-known legends (Ranginui and Papatuanuku and Hinemoa and Tutanekai) and two less well-known legends (The battle of the...

How Maui Defied the Goddess of Death is a beloved Māori myth about how Maui challenges Hine-nui-te-Po, as told by the iconic author and illustrator, Peter Gossage. When one of Maui's uncles dies, Maui sets out to defeat the goddess...