E OMA, RĀPETI / RUN, RABBIT SERIES: PŌ MARIE / GOODNIGHT; TE WĀTĀKARO / PLAYTIME; TE RĒHI / THE RACE Written by Norah Wilson Illustrated by Kimberly Andrews NāPānia Papa iwhakamāori Scholastic: $RRP: $19.99 Paperback This series of three bilingual books follow the adventures of a very playful, cheeky and determined young rāpeti. These books offer an accessible introduction to te reo Māori vocabulary, building on some common ngā reo Māori kupu for young tamariki 2+ (and also great resources for kaiako and whānau). The text is short, with some labelling, but the fun storylines adds humour and offers more than a straight dictionary. The books have themes of determination, individuality, selfbelief and exploration within the simple and fun text. Tamariki loved these pukapuka! RE-FOOD: EXPLORING THE TROUBLED FOOD SYSTEM OF AOTEAROA NEW ZEALAND By Emily King Mary Egan Publishing; RRP: $45.00 Paperback Re-food is a perfect book for those wanting to educate themselves around food systems and the serious issues impacting the way we grow, supply, process and consume food and the flow on effect these issues are having on our food security, health and environment. There is a lot to take in and it’s not necessarily an easy read, but it’s important read, with messages and information in how we can effect change in the way we grow, make and nourish ourselves, along with innovative solutions, ideas and inspiration, some which focus on the larger picture and others that you can start by changing your own practices. As the author writes, ‘To do these things takes courage, leadership and vision’. To be in the draw to win a Penguin Random House Prize Pack answer this question, Where is Pearl’s family home? (answer to be found in Resource Reviews). Email your answer with your contact and postal details to publications@ecc.org.nz by Friday 14 July 2023 to go in the draw. Penguin Random House Prize Pack Penguin Random House has kindly donated a prize pack for a lucky Swings and Roundabouts reader, with the pack containing THREE Books! Competition Winners Congratulations to Sharon van Ameringen from Shalom Kindergarten, Tauranga who won 3 Penguin Random House books for their ECE centre. June 2023 { 43 }
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