THE GRANDMOTHERS OF PIKITEA STREET / NGĀ KUIA O TE TIRITI O PIKITEA By Renisa Viraj Maki Illustrated by Nikki Slade Robinson Translated by Kanapu Rangitauira Oratia Books: RRP: $22.99 Paperback This is a sweet story about a group of grandmothers preparing food and sharing stories with their grandchildren for their lunchboxes the next day and for their monthly gathering where the grandmothers share their respective traditions and stories with one another. This touching story about multiple cultures – portraying Māori, Ethiopian, Samoan, NZ European, Indian and Chinese grandmothers – shows how bonding can be created through food and stories. The book is bilingual, written in both English and Māori and will be enjoyed by tamariki 4+. KARA THE KĀKĀPŌ By Danni Rae Illustrated by Evan Heasman Little Love; RRP: $20.00 Paperpack This is a visually stunning book and a catchy fun story about a kākāpō who wanted to fly and did … after much research and innovation! The author is writing a series of books to share her passion for conservation, with this book being the first about the critically endangered kākāpō. The story doesn’t discuss the whys and what’s but instead offers a delightful story about a determined and creative kākāpō. At the back of the book is a simple fact sheet about kākāpō. Great for children 2+. NO HOME FOR A WĒTĀ By Stephanie Thatcher Scholastic; RRP: $19.99 Paperback A humorous story about a wētā who just wanted some peace, but struggles to find a new home, that is until she discovers a wētā hotel that she has all to herself … The catchy rhyming text along with the gorgeous and comical illustrations will be enjoyed by children 2+. A simple fact sheet about the different types of wētā found in Aotearoa New Zealand can be found at the back of the book. KORORĀ AND THE SUSHI SHOP By Linda Jane Keegan Illustrated by Jenny Cooper Scholastic; RRP: $19.99 Paperback Inspired by a true story about two penguins who took a liking to a sushi shop in Pōneke, children 3+ will enjoy this funny story with its catchy rhyming and rhythmical text along with the humorous illustrations. A fact sheet on kororā is at the back of the book! GRUB By Sandra Severgnini EK Books; RRP: $24.99 Hardback Grub is a fantastic introduction to the processes of metamorphosis, showing the Hercules beetle at different stages of development along with examples of other insects that to undergo metamorphosis. The bright and detailed illustrations are stunning and offer a glimpse of a rainforest and all its biodiversity. This book will support children’s interest in metamorphosis through story and inspire wonder and curiosity. For children 3+. September 2022 { 42 }
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