Te Reo Māori

Bored with the bestseller list?  Browse our catalogue of books by New Zealand indie authors.

Ka Tīhohehohe!
Sue Carpenter
Children's Books, Te Reo Maori
| |

How Silly! Even when things seem alarming. There maybe a simple explanation waiting to be discovered. Look again, its not as scary as you thought.

Finding Grace, Kimihia a Grace
Emma Hinton
Children's Books, Te Reo Maori
| | |

A bilingual picture book (English & Te Reo Māori) about a child adventuring into their backyard, collecting treasures and discovering their own meaning of grace through connection with nature. Illustrated on backgrounds painted by children, this lyrical poem celebrates movement, meaning, and the playful ways we find belonging in place.

Seeking Will, Rapua a Will
Emma Hinton
Children's Books, Te Reo Maori
| | |

A bilingual picture book (English & Te Reo Māori) about a boy and his dog who lose each other in a storm, then find their way back together. Illustrated alongside tamariki in creative workshops, this poetic story celebrates relational resilience and the strength that shows up together. A book about friendship, storms and the courage to keep seeking.

The Secret of Patupaiarehe Island: The Fearsome Fairy-Folk of Aotearoa
Bonnie Shotbolt
Children's Books
| | | |

“Even if she did believe in their magic, she wasn’t going to trust anything from a Patupaiarehe.” Maia has heard of an ancient fairy-folk; not the mischievous helpers found in regular fairy tales, but pale-faced predators, who lurk in the mountains of Aotearoa.

Kei Ōku Matimati Waewae He Onepū, He Ronga Mātaitai Kei Tōku Ihu
Rosalind Potter
Children's Books
|

Endless sunshine, curious and carefree by the sea.

Arapū Toi
Moira Wairama
Children's Books
|

Beautifully illustrated poems in te reo Māori for each letter of the Māori alphabet with accompanying wall frieze.

Nani Jo me Ngā Mokopuna Porohīanga
Moira Wairama
Children's Books
| | |

A touching story that celebrates grandmothers, while also highlighting the significance of Matariki as a time to farewell the spirits and celebrate the Maori New Year.

Nanny Jo and the Wild Mokopuna
Moira Wairama
Children's Books
| | |

A touching story that celebrates grandmothers, while also highlighting the significance of Matariki as a time to farewell the spirits and celebrate the Maori New Year.

The Sava Chair
Jo Carson-Barr
Children's Books
|

A Nicholas and Chantelle story.  Includes Te reo Māori and NZ Sign Language.