The Kuwi Kiwi and Friends Māori Picture Dictionary (He Papakupu Whakaahua) is a fun, easy-to-use resource for those wanting to discover, learn and use everyday words in te reo Māori (native language of New Zealand). The illustrations are designed to help with comprehension, particularly for younger learners. Visual cues can assist with retention of language, to recall spoken and written words.
A hard-cover book with 68 fully illustrated pages, in a large format (266 x 320mm), in vibrant full colour, with over 1000 te reo Māori words, translated into English. Embedded with gorgeous Kuwi the kiwi (and friends) illustrations. A portion from each purchase is donated to Kiwis for Kiwi.
Designed for everyday use, in the whānau (family), kura (school) and for all New Zealanders. Ages 0-100+.
English Text and Illustration by Kat Quin
Te Reo Māori Translation by Pānia Papa
Nā Kat Quin ngā tuhinga reo Pākehā me ngā whakaahua
Nā Pānia Papa ngā whakamāoritanga
FINALIST - Elsie Locke Award for Non-Fiction - New Zealand Book Awards for Children & Young Adults