How My Koro Became a Star

How My Koro Became a StarA young boy learns about the customs around celebrating Matariki from his grandfather. They watch the stars from the top of a mountain, and prepare their offering of food for the gods, and the boy learns about Te Waka o Rangi and the tradition of calling out the names of loved ones who have passed away so that they can become stars. Just before Matariki the following year, the boys Koro suddenly dies. He gathers and prepares the food offering and asks

Ko Tōku Māmā te Kuini o te Rori

A unique ‘look and find’ book for all children who want to learn about New Zealand’s wildlife

This book follows the traditional Christmas story

Nanny Mihi’s mokopuna (grandchildren) come to stay during the school holidays

and he will go

A hula hoop for Herb the hippy hoiho

and heroes

Match me with my poster for af visual reminder of the colours when you are not playing

Great to hang up around your centre during your celebrations

the legendary flightless bird of Aotearoa New Zealand

it’s by a mess of plastic trash

and Taha Tinana