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From the marae to the whare, from getting to know each other to sharing kai, this illustrated picture dictionary is a fabulous guide to the Māori way of life!
2023 Storylines Notable Book Awards for Non-fiction
Reviews
The School Library ~ What sets this guide apart is its practicality, offering not just definitions but a deeper understanding of the cultural nuances. As the reader absorbs words like whare and koro, they gain insight into the cultural significance, fostering a respectful appreciation. The book serves as a bridge between cultures, dispelling unintentional misunderstandings and enriching the reader’s connection with Māori traditions.
About the Kiwi creators
Stacey Morrison (Te Arawa, Ngāi Tahu) is a radio and TV broadcaster whose projects have spanned 25 years. She is also a māmā to three tamariki who have been brought up with te reo Māori as their mother tongue. Stacey herself didn’t learn to speak Māori until she was an adult. It required a lot of research, determination, wonderful mentors and the support of a community to achieve her goal of becoming fluent by the time her children were born.
Illustrations by Kurawaka Productions which is a studio of Māori artists and creatives. Co-developed by a veteran animator and a Ranui-based kura kaupapa, it began as a specialist arts programme offering talented young Māori a gateway into animation and design work. The Kurawaka team has completed a number of high-profile projects, including several animated shorts. They also contributed a selection of portraits of Māori achievers for Kia Kaha by Stacey Morrison and Jeremy Sherlock. My First Words about Tikanga Māori is their first picture-book collaboration.
