The Little Kiwi's Matariki
The Little Kiwi's Matariki is a gentle tale about celebrating Matariki, the Māori New Year. It also includes an explanation of Matariki – its origins, traditions and how it is celebrated today.
The constellation is also shown, with the Māori names for each star. The text contains some simple words in te reo Māori alongside the English equivalent.
- By Nikki Slade Robinson
- Winner of Best Picture Book, NZ Book Awards for Children & Young Adults
- 32 pages
- Paperback book
- Measures approximately 25.5cm x 21cm
- ISBN: 9781927305201
Nikki Slade Robinson has been an illustrator and author for many years. Most of all she loves drawing for children and has illustrated over sixty children's books and readers.
The Little Kiwi's Matariki is also available for purchase in store at Space Place.