Author : Lino Nelisi
Publisher :
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 19,74 MB
Release : 1997-05-10
Category : Children's stories, New Zealand
ISBN : 9781869433369
Tane wants to participate in his uncle's marriage celebration, but everyone thinks he is too small to learn to dance and sing, but with much practice, he surprises them all and steals the show.
Author : Margaret Mahy
Publisher : Puffin
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 19,89 MB
Release : 2000-05
Category : Beaches
ISBN : 9780140567205
Though their Saturday morning walk is not as peaceful as planned, a group of children and their dogs, with one brave adult, enjoy themselves.
Author : Patricia Grace
Publisher : Penguin Books
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 30,41 MB
Release : 1984
Category : Fishes
ISBN : 9780140504927
An unusual tuna with a magic throat leaps out of his stream and visits a number of children in Champion Street. To each he gives an article of clothing for dancing, or a musical instrument. The children are all from different ethnic communities living in New Zealand. On Champion Street the children all come together and dance all day and all night. Age 4+ 32 pages
Author : Catherine Hannken
Publisher :
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 43,94 MB
Release : 2003
Category : Children's literature, New Zealand
ISBN : 9780908783748
Nana is coming from Samoa especially for Selafina's birthday. Selafina is so excited and as a special welcome she wants to dance the siva. Can she learn the dance and overcome her own shyness in time for the big day? This is a heart-warming picture book about the bond between generations in a multi-cultural family. Shortlisted for the New Zealand Post Children's Picture Book of the Year 2004.
Author : Tim Tipene
Publisher : Huia Publishers
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 13,82 MB
Release : 2001
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781877266522
A fun book about a sticky problem. Tama is being bullied by a nasty taniwha who happens to inhabit his local classroom. At a loss for solutions, he goes to his family for ideas. The story follows Tama as he tries out the suggestions and faces the taniwha. A great way for kids to explore different ways of dealing with bullies and an effective tool to generate discussion.
Author : Sandra Kailahi
Publisher : Raupo
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 21,45 MB
Release : 2007
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN :
Sandra Kailahi has interviewed 20 Pacific women that have worked tirelessly within the New Zealand community to better the lives of their peoples. Included are politicians, artists, writers, church representatives, sportswomen, community leaders and many more. The interviews cover early lives to the present, and showcase the strengths and depths of knowledge the women contribute to New Zealand society every day. Each biography is accompanied by Eimi Tamua's beautifully shot portrait, as well as imagery from the contributors' private collections of photographs.
Author : Lino Nelisi
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 32,15 MB
Release : 1992
Category : Children's stories
ISBN : 9780590612555
Sione finds a huge talo [i.e. taro] growing on his plantation and calls his family to help him pull it up, but they are only successful with the help of an ant.
Author :
Publisher :
Page : 704 pages
File Size : 31,5 MB
Release : 1998
Category : New Zealand
ISBN :
Author : Thorpe-Bowker Staff
Publisher :
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 30,1 MB
Release : 2004-06
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781864520552
Directory containing updated bibliographic information on all in-print New Zealand books. 33nd edition of an annual publication. The 12,500 book entries are listed by title, and there is an index to authors. Also provided are details of 975 publishers and distributors, and local agents of overseas publishers. The book trade directory includes: contacts for trade organisations, booksellers, public libraries and specialised suppliers; NZ literary awards and past winners; and sources of financial assistance for writers and publishers.
Author : Catherine Hannken
Publisher :
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 35,67 MB
Release : 2009
Category : Children's stories, New Zealand
ISBN : 9781877423307
Talia's dad is taking her to Samoa to meet her family and she is excited, but her excitement quickly turns to confusion when she steps off the plane. She can't understand what anyone is saying and she feels scared and alone. With help from her family, Talia begins to forget her fear and shyness and enjoy being in Samoa. Suggested level: junior, primary.
