Summary
A day with Koro, showing in simple, beautiful images the bond between grandfather and child: a small hand in a big one, big gumboots and little, food, stories and a snooze to finish.
Koro is a warm and universal board book in te reo Maori about a day with grandad. The bond between grandfather and child is shown through big, beautiful images and simple Maori text. The child and their Koro explore the day – they go for a walk, collect food from the garden, eat, tell stories, and snuggle…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781776574018 |
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| ISBN-10: | 177657401X |
| Author: | Gavin Bishop |
| Publisher: | Walker Books Australia |
| Imprint: | Gecko Press |
| Format: | Board Book |
| Number of Pages: | 18 |
| Release Date: | 1 September 2021 |
| Weight: | 282g |
| Dimensions: | 16mm x 185mm x 185mm |
| Audience Age: | 3 |
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Critics Review
“It reminded me of my relationship with my koro; there were few words between us but plenty of unspoken love and tenderness.”
– Kete Books, Emma EspinerGavin Bishop
Gavin Bishop ONZM, Tainui, Ngāti Awa, is a leading Māori illustrator living in Christchurch, New Zealand. He has published over 70 books internationally and been translated into 12 languages. He has written for television and theatre, as well as a libretti for the Royal New Zealand Ballet. His awards include the New Zealand Children’s Picture Book of the Year multiple times, the Sir Kingi Ihaka award for lifetime contribution to Māori art and culture, and the Prime Minister’s Award for Literary Achievement – Non Fiction.
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