The Raupō Phrasebook of Modern Māori By Scotty Morrison Raupō; RRP: $35.00 Paperback The Raupō Phrasebook of Modern Māori is a revised and updated edition. As Morrison comments in the introduction, since the earlier edition was first published, much as changed, with the learning of te reo Māori more popular, the growing normalisation of te reo in our communities, our educational institutions, and on our TV screens. Alongside this growth is the acknowledgement of the changes around us all, from the irrelevance of knowing the words for a fax machine to words in our everyday language from Instagram posts / pōhi pae āhua to TikTok / TikiToka and Covid19 / mate korona. The book is well set out and user friendly. Many sections offer examples of how you can extend your conversation skills as your learning of te reo improves. A book with a positive vibe to support both the beginner learner and emerging speaker of te reo Māori and will be super useful in early learning centres and in the home. The Great Kiwi Bedtime Book/Ki Te Moe Aotearoa By Donovan Bixley; Translated by Darryn Joseph Upstart Press; RRP: $19.99 Paperback The Great Kiwi Bedtime Book reads like a lullaby with its gentle rhythm that will lull any youngster to sleep (in an ideal world). The book begins with the sun setting before heading into a child’s room before zooming out to the family pets, farm creatures, and then over Aotearoa, as it describes creatures sleeping, offering which the author describes perfectly, “a cosy place that kids will want to return to again and again”. Ki Te Moe Aotearoa, the te reo Māori edition, is perfect for both te reo Māori speakers and learners, with its simple prose and descriptive illustrations. This book will be enjoyed from infants up, with the captivating and vivid illustrations and very little text from this popular author/ illustrator. The Incredibly Busy Mind of Bowen Bartholomew Crisp By Paul Russell Illustrated by Nicky Johnston EK Books; RRP: $24.99 The Incredibly Busy Mind of Bowen Bartholomew Crisp is about a boy, Bowen, who finds he doesn’t fit in to society’s expectations, including his peers and his teachers. We follow Bowen through his school years into being an adult who still sees the world differently but starts to find his own place in it. Many children and adults will see themselves in this book, especially those who think outside the norm and find it hard to see themselves in others around them. This sensitively written book celebrates difference, uniqueness, diversity and encourages children to be curious and question what we think we know and take the time to really ‘see’. For children 4+. What Do You Need Little Rhino? By John. J. Lewis Upstart Press; RRP: $19.99 Paperback “I can’t relax! I can’t calm down! And I don’t want to take A DEEP BREATH! I – AM – MAD! And she KICKED and BUTTED and GRUNTED and GROWLED.” What Do You Need Little Rhino? is another useful book to have in your kete to support young children regulate and understand their emotions, especially when these emotions are heightened and children are past taking a breath, eating or overall calming and relaxing. Young children will relate to the simple text and illustrations from this very angry ‘little rhino’! For young children 2.5+. December 2021 { 39 }
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