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The Māori Picture Dictionary This comprehensive dictionary contains illustrations for over 1300 of the most commonly used words. Words that need further explanation are contained in both English and Maori sentences. Includes an index of Maori to English words and useful sections covering numbers, days of the week and months of the year.88-pp softcover. Primary.8205967 AUD $17.95 NZD $26.00

Maori Tales of Long Ago A classic collection of 16 stories adapted from Maori mythology for young readers. Each story is narrated and brought to life by old Popo, the village storyteller. This edition includes eight colour plates.136-pp hardcover. Upper Primary/Lower Secondary.8118134 AUD $24.99 NZD $30.00

Wheku Large Recycled Mat

Māori in Aotearoa New Zealand A well-written and thoughtful title that identifies familiar aspects of modern Maori culture and rituals. Includes highly readable historical overviews and takes a look at the impact of a changing urban world on traditional ways of life.64-pp softcover. Middle/Upper Primary.8272633 AUD $24.99 NZD $30.00

Recycled Mats These large runners are ideal to use as a storytelling mat or wall hanging. The reversible design in vibrant traditional colours, combined with the easy-to-clean surface, make these a special addition to your classroom. Made from recycled polypropylene. Simply vacuum and/or wash with warm soapy water. Note: While these mats are great for use outdoors, they should not be left outside in direct sun or rain due to high UV exposure. When in storage, ensure they are clean, dry and folded along the seams.

8204551 Wheku Large (2.7m x 2.7m)

AUD $125.00 NZD $150.008204542 Kiwi Large (2.7m x 2.7m)

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Waitangi Day: The New Zealand Story Engaging informative text gives children a well balanced view of the significance and background to New Zealand’s celebration of Waitangi Day.64-pp softcover. Middle/Upper Primary and Lower Secondary.

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Matariki A beautiful story of how one family celebrates Matariki. Includes stunning illustrations from Bruce Potter.64-pp softcover. Lower/Middle Primary.47458 AUD $14.99 NZD $19.00

New Zealand’s Night Sky New Zealand’s Night Sky, produced by the Stardome Observatory and Planetarium, guides you through our southern-hemisphere night sky with two detailed star maps that glow in the dark, allowing you to view them outdoors at night. The guide also provides a detailed list of the constellations with useful descriptions and images.Double-sided, glow-in-the-dark star chart. Middle Primary/Secondary.8205879 AUD $11.99 NZD $13.50

Turning Points: Events That Changed the Course of New Zealand History A fascinating and highly accessible illustrated account of New Zealand history, which examines key turning points that have signalled change.262-pp softcover. Upper Primary.8272609 AUD $29.99 NZD $40.00

Maori Myths and Legends Share beautifully retold and illustrated traditional Maori myths and legends with your students.4 softcovers, 24–64 pp. Primary. Titles may vary.8196079 AUD $39.95 NZD $60.00

Daniel’s Matariki Feast Daniel is nervous on his first day at school, but through class activities marking the Matariki Festival he learns that it is a time of remembering, of sharing, and of beginning new friendships.32-pp softcover. Lower/Middle Primary.

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I Toro Haere maua ko Papa (Adventures with Daddy—Te Reo Maori Edition) Today’s a big day for Daddy and me. There’s so much to do and so much to see. In this humorous book, a fun day out with Daddy is explored through the eyes of a small child. The simple, rhyming text is charmingly illustrated by Gabriella Klepatski.32-pp softcover.8820 AUD $12.79 NZD $15.60

Bidibidi (Te Reo Maori Edition) Bidibidi, a high country sheep on the South Island of New Zealand, is tired of her boring life and a scanty diet of dry mountain grass. She decides to follow the rainbow in search of a more meaningful life.40-pp softcover.9021 AUD $12.79 NZD $15.60

Taea nga whetu (Colour the Stars—Te Reo Maori Edition) How do you describe a colour to someone who can’t see? A moving story.32-pp softcover.8281 AUD $12.79 NZD $15.60

I Roto i te Ngahere (Down in the Forest — Te Reo Maori Edition) Using the same structure as the traditional tale Over in the Meadow, Down in the Forest features native New Zealand forest flora and fauna.32-pp softcover.6998 AUD $12.79 NZD $15.60

Kia heke te po (After Dark: Creatures of the New Zealand Forest— Te Reo Maori Edition) A charming introduction to New Zealand’s night wildlife, starting with the kiwi. Each page describes the creature to be found on the next page, encouraging the reader to predict what the animal might be.24 pp softcover.7114 AUD $12.79 NZD $15.60

He Kuri Kino Koe Flash (Bad Dog Flash —Te Reo Maori Edition) Flash is a playful young puppy but unfortunately his play gets him into trouble time and time again. When all is said and done, however, he’s a much-loved pet.32-pp softcover.8811 AUD $12.79 NZD $15.60

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Kaare Rawa Nei a au i te Pohewa i Pehea nā (I Can’t Imagine How That Happened— Te Reo Maori Edition) That Grandpa is such a tease! Meg and Grandpa go camping, and Grandpa’s teasing and practical jokes always end with him saying, ‘I can’t imagine how that happened’. Until finally the tables are turned and Meg gets her own back!32-pp softcover.8310548 AUD $12.79 NZD $15.60

Ko Meru (Melu—Te Reo Maori Edition) The mules have been clip-clopping around the sun-baked hills for generations. And they never venture down to the glittering green sea. But Melu was different. When the herd clipped, Melu clopped. When the others clopped, Melu clipped. And one day, he decided he wanted to go down to the glittering green sea. 32-pp softcover.8512 AUD $12.79 NZD $15.60

Ngā Poaka e Toru (The Three Little Pigs— Te Reo Maori Edition) Gavin Bishop’s high-impact version of the traditional tale.32-pp softcover.8889 AUD $12.79 NZD $15.60

Ngā Kahumoe o Te Ngeru (The Cat’s Pyjamas—Te Reo Maori Edition) Meet Cat and his colourful collection of pyjamas. When he wears his space pyjamas, he dreams of Saturn, Mars and shooting stars. When he wears his road pyjamas, he dreams of big red rigs and diggers that dig. But what will happen when he wears his MONSTER pyjamas? 32-pp softcover.8112031 AUD $12.79 NZD $15.60

E Pioi e Po (Seesaw Po—Te Reo Maori Edition) Always be kind to others... you never know when it will pay off!32-pp softcover.8504 AUD $12.79 NZD $15.60

Hu Hu Koroheke (Old Hu Hu—Te Reo Maori Edition) A thoughtful tale of young Hu-Hu-Tu’s search for understanding of what has happened to his beloved Old Hu-Hu. Sensitively written, this is a beautiful story of death and the celebration of life, with powerful, evocative illustrations by the talented Rachel Driscoll. 32-pp softcover.8120761 AUD $12.79 NZD $15.60

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Te Waiata o Kauri (The Song of Kauri—Te Reo Maori Edition) Cloaked in mist, warmed by the Sun and stirred by a whirling wind, Kauri grows tall and wise through passing years and changing times. This is his song.32-pp softcover.

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Poupou Tauawhi (Wooden Arms—Te Reo Maori Edition) Many years ago, a Maori couple built a little hall where people could gather. Through the years, the hall houses a church, a shoemaker, a doctor, a dressmaker, a dance studio and finally becomes a meeting place for people who have travelled from countries far away. 32-pp softcover.

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Hoiho Paku (Little Hoiho Te Reo Maori Edition) Little Hoiho waddles down to the estuary and tries to walk elegantly like Kotuku, soar through the sky like Albatross and sing like Tui, but she finds herself lacking. As she turns to waddle back to her nest, she falls into the water... and finds that’s where she can elegantly fly.32-pp softcover.8351112 AUD $12.79 NZD $15.60

10 Goofy Geckos + CD Ten goofy geckos going on a trip, ten goofy geckos going on a trip, and if one goofy gecko should accidentally slip… there’ll be nine goofy geckos going on a trip. Sing along with iconic entertainer Pio Terei, counting down from 10 goofy geckos to one!32-pp softcover.8383181 AUD $13.59 NZD $16.80

Hush: A Kiwi Lullaby Hush, little baby, and go to sleep. Mama’s going to give you a woolly sheep. And if that woolly sheep won’t baa, Mama’s going to give you a wishing star. This familiar lullaby is given a warm and playful touch by one of New Zealand’s most-loved authors, Joy Cowley. Words in both English and Te Reo Maori.32-pp hardcover.8368395 AUD $19.99 NZD $21.60

Maumahara ki Tera Noema (Remember That November— Te Reo Maori Edition) It’s almost Guy Fawkes Night, and at the school speech competition Andy talks about Guy Fawkes and the Gunpowder Plot. The children cheer, thinking Andy will win the contest. But then Aroha, wearing a white feather in her hair, tells the story of the invasion of Parihaka in 1881. 32-pp softcover.8335905 AUD $12.79 NZD $15.60

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Where’s Kiwi?Kiwi is on an action-packed holiday around the country, from the sunny beaches of the far north to the icy shores of the far south. Can you spot Kiwi wherever he goes? And can you take up the challenge to spot the hidden extras?24-pp hardcover. Primary.8333521 AUD $19.99 NZD $21.00

First to the Top: Sir Edmund Hillary’s Amazing Everest Adventure Find out how Ed, a small shy boy from the tiny town of Tuakau in New Zealand, grew up to become one of the world’s most famous mountaineers and adventurers. 32-pp hardcover. Primary.8394366 AUD $19.99 NZD $25.00

1914: Riding into War Young Billy Bowman and his mate Jack get caught up in the excitement when war is declared in August 1914 and leave their jobs on the farm to rush off and enlist in the Mounted Rifles. Follow their journey from the Awapuni training camp to the sands of Egypt before they finally get shipped out—without their horses—to fight at Gallipoli.215-pp softcover.9072 AUD $15.20 NZD $15.20

All About New Zealand Machines From the great waka canoes hollowed out from tree-trunks, to jet boats, motorbikes, racing cars and high-tech space rockets, New Zealand has produced some amazing machines. This book traces the history of machines through examples from first settlement to the modern age. 56-pp softcover. Primary.8355404 AUD $24.99 NZD $25.00

1915: Wounds of War Mel and her cousin Harriet are keen to nurse brave Kiwi boys fighting in the Great War half a world away. But when they join the NZ Army Nursing Service and board a hospital ship headed for Egypt, Anzac Cove and beyond, they have little idea of the horrors they will face, the wounds they will tend, and the hearts they will help to heal.296-pp softcover.8357864 AUD $13.59 NZD $15.20

Where’s Kiwi Around the World? Kiwi’s got itchy feet again! His bags are packed, and it’s time to take off and explore the wonders of the world. Can you can spot Kiwi around the world, remembering not to let Sporty Sheep, Tricky Tuatara, Wacky Wizard or Gumboot Guy distract you?24-pp hardcover.8409599 AUD $19.99 NZD $21.00

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Running the Country: A Look Inside New Zealand’s Government Learn about how the government implements decisions regarding what is best for the country.48-pp softcover. Upper Primary.8272625 AUD $19.99 NZD $25.00

New Zealand Hall of Fame: 50 Remarkable Kiwis Discover the lives of 50 impressive New Zealand men and women.122-pp hardcover. Upper Primary/Lower Secondary.8118450 AUD $25.99 NZD $35.00

New Zealand Sports Hall of Fame: 25 Kiwi Champions Here are 25 of New Zealand’s finest sportspeople, across the range of sporting disciplines and including the old and great alongside the new rising stars.64-pp softcover. Middle/Upper Primary.42446AUD $19.99 NZD $25.00

Historic Places of New Zealand Photographer Rob Suisted has recorded New Zealand’s most impressive and popular heritage sites from early Maori pa (hill forts) and old whaling stations to civic monuments and memorials. Also includes information that place the photographs in an historical context, relating stories and incidents that bring the past to life.80-pp softcover. Middle/Upper Primary and Secondary.8328334 AUD $16.99 NZD $19.50

Eruption! Discovering New Zealand Volcanoes Hot facts about volcano science in New Zealand! Discover the four main types of volcano and explore the characteristics of each. Bright colourful graphics depict key aspects of volcanic activity such as fissures, fumaroles, debris avalanches, craters and fire fountains.48-pp softcover. Middle/Upper Primary.8192879 AUD $15.99 NZD $21.00

My New Zealand Story: Rainbow Warrior On 10 July, 1985, the Greenpeace ship Rainbow Warrior is bombed in Auckland Harbour. A crew member is killed. But who would do such a terrible thing? Auckland third-former Rowan Webb thinks she knows. It all starts when Rowan writes to Lisette, a French girl advertising for a pen pal...160-pp softcover. Upper Primary/lower Secondary.8385224 AUD $13.59 NZD $14.40

My New Zealand Story Collection This series focuses on key events in New Zealand’s history, each book written in an easy-to-read diary format.14 softcovers, 160–272 pp. Upper Primary/Lower Secondary.8336406 AUD $190.00 NZD $215.00

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Living on Shaky Ground The extraordinary story of New Zealand’s earthquakes, the science and forces that shape them, and the danger of earthquakes yet to hit. 240-pp softcover. Middle and Upper Primary/Secondary.8333555 AUD $39.99 NZD $50.00

Our Big Blue Backyard Examines New Zealand’s 34 marine reserves, and the need to protect and preserve our seas and foreshores in their natural state.304-pp softcover. Middle/Upper Primary and Lower Secondary.8332309 AUD $39.99 NZD $55.00

Birds of New Zealand Charts Full-colour charts showing a range of native and/or endemic birds. Includes some endangered birds.3 A3 charts. Primary.8201683 AUD $12.99 NZD $14.50

New Zealand Wildlife Pack Over 400 plant and animal species depicted through lifelike and colourful illustrations, plus a fun activity book filled with a range of indoor and outdoor hands-on projects and activities.2 softcovers. Primary.8272588 AUD $39.99 NZD $45.00

Discovering New Zealand Birds A lively and informative introduction to 14 of New Zealand’s most interesting birds, covering habitat behaviour, communication and feeding patterns, as well as Maori legends and traditions.32-pp softcover. Primary.8272641 AUD $15.99 NZD $18.00

Manukura: The White Kiwi A true story, from world-renowned writer Joy Cowley, about the beautiful rare white kiwi Manukura, born in captivity at Pukaha Mount Bruce.32-pp softcover. Primary.8272676 AUD $16.99 NZD $20.00

New Zealand Nature Journal Have you ever noticed that ladybirds have different numbers of spots? Or that leaves can be pointed or round, long or short, soft or hard? There is so much to explore in the natural world, and keeping a nature journal is the best way to record all your amazing discoveries.48-pp softcover. Primary.95476 AUD $24.99 NZD $25.00

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Old Blue At one time, not so very long ago, there remained only five black robins in the world. The story of Old Blue is a remarkable account of survival and conservation that never fails to inspire.32-pp softcover. Foundation and Lower/Middle Primary.9187 AUD $16.99 NZD $21.00

Learn All About the Kiwi Support a unit on New Zealand’s much-loved icon, the kiwi, with this super pack.32-pp softcover plus kiwi hand puppet with sound chip. Primary.8194381 AUD $24.99 NZD $25.00

Learn All About the Pukeko Find out more about the pukeko, a common sight around New Zealand swamps where they make their homes.32-pp softcover plus pukeko hand puppet with sound chip. Primary.8194399 AUD $24.99 NZD $25.00

Learn All About the Royal Albatross Learn all about the remarkable royal albatross, which can fly for thousands of kilometres with barely a flap of its wings.24-pp softcover plus albatross plush with sound chip. Primary.8194313 AUD $24.99 NZD $25.00

NZ Creatures Life Cycle Collection Full of fascinating facts about New Zealand creatures, with stunning photography to support classroom studies of life cycles.6 softcovers, each 32 pp. Primary. Titles may vary.8125641 AUD $59.99 NZD $90.00

Kiwi Corkers Favourites Four traditional favourites with a Kiwi twist!4 softcovers, each 24 pp. Early Years/Middle Primary.8336060 AUD $30.39 NZD $38.40