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Nanny Mihi’s mokopuna (grandchildren) come to stay during the school holidays. Each day, she sends them out to collect objects of a different colour. They scour the local beach collecting shells, flowers, seaweed and beach detritus left by humans, all the time asking, ‘why?’. By the week’s end they have a collection of coloured items for a beach rainbow.
Nanny Mihi teaches her grandchildren and the kids who will read the book patience, creativity and connection to nature — and that sometimes the best things are not those we keep but those we give away.
The text includes te Reo throughout, for which translations are provided. Tracy Duncan’s revamped artwork and Melanie’s enduring story ensure that once again children’s imaginations will be captured.
Written by Melanie Drewery, illustrated by Tracey Duncan
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Download the accompanying rainbow fact sheet.
Melanie Drewery (Ngāti Māhanga) is a writer, illustrator and artist. She writes primarily for children, seeking to introduce te reo Māori in a way that is both non-threatening and engaging. For Melanie, the Māori tradition in story form gives children easy access to the language and culture and encourages further learning.
| Weight | 100 g |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 23 × 21.5 cm |
| ISBN | 9780947506650 |
| First published | 2019 |
| Format | Softcover edition |
| Page count | 32 |
| Published by | Oratia Books |
