Summary
A member of the extended family looks directly at the reader alongside a familiar toy.
Labels give the Māori and English words for what we see—colours, shapes, eyes, ears, nose, hair—and there are more connections to find in every illustration pair.
Words and images include the unexpected and imaginative alongside the familiar, making this more than just a first-words book.
This is a bilingual book to ask questions, point and talk, for adult reader and child to learn a…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781776575459 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1776575458 |
| Author: | Gavin Bishop |
| Publisher: | Gecko Press |
| Imprint: | Gecko Press |
| Format: | Board Book |
| Number of Pages: | 36 |
| Release Date: | 1 August 2024 |
| Weight: | 610g |
| Dimensions: | 222mm x 222mm |
| Audience Age: | 3-8 |
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Gavin 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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