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Te Wai, Tama and The Moon

Te Wai’s mum is seriously ill, and Tama’s mum struggles to make ends meet, but Te Wai’s got a big imagination and is determined to make the day better.

The friends plan a trip to the moon, and they wait at the bus stop for the spaceship. Each time the bus arrives, someone they know gets off, and they share something to eat with the children while they wait, and Tama and Te Wai help them with the steps and heavy bags.

That evening, Aunty Cherrie takes them in her little red ‘spaceship’ car to look at the stars and tells them how people’s spirits become stars when they die. Te Wai understands this will not be long for her mum. Some days later, her tangi takes place, and Te Wai is surrounded by the caring support of her whānau, her community and Tama.

Written by Linda Tuhiwai-Smith and illustrated by Isobel Joy Te Aho-White

$22.00 incl. GST

2 in stock

Description

This book is part of a series features trauma and difficult experiences, including violence and suicide. The author discusses these book further in an interview on The Sapling – https://www.thesapling.co.nz/qa-linda-tuhiwai-smith-on-the-whatumanawa-collection/

Reviews

The School Library, Read NZ ~ This touching tale is not just a celebration of creativity but a reminder of the strength found in community, love, and the enduring spirit of whanau. Linda Tuhiwai Smith and Isobel Joy Te Aho-White have crafted a story that resonates with universal themes of hope, resilience, and the enduring power of imagination. Read the full review.

About the Kiwi author

Linda Tuhiwai SmithLinda Tuhiwai Smith (Ngāti Awa, Ngāti Porou) is Distinguished Professor at Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi. She is a leading scholar and researcher in indigenous studies, indigenous education and kaupapa Māori research and has written many publications in this area. She was made a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit in 2013 for her services to Māori and education.

 

 

Additional information

Weight80 g
Dimensions20 × 18 cm
First published

2023

Format

Softcover edition

ISBN

9781775506843

Page count

36

Published by

Huia Publishers

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