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A pair of solid beech rakau rhythm sticks are just the right size for small hands. Ideal use for 'keeping the beat' when singing or listening to songs. One end of the stick is coloured so children's eyes are drawn to the sticks.2 sticks per packLength 22cm Diameter 2cmAssorted colours

A song about children behaving like various animals. Includes guitar chords. This children's picture book is in te reo Māori. It includes a song CD. No prior knowledge of te reo Māori is required by the children or adults using the book. The story/song is about children running, jumping, climbing ...

This children's picture book is in te reo Māori. It includes a song CD. No prior knowledge of te reo Māori is required by the children or adults using the book. The story/song is about waking up on the farm. By putting on the song CD and opening the book, the reader can join in with the song and h...

This children's picture book is in te reo Māori. It includes a song CD. No prior knowledge of te reo Māori is required by the children or adults using the book. By putting on the song CD and opening the book, the reader can join in with the song and hear the animal sounds as they enjoy the book. T...

Two pairs of wooden rakau rhythm sticks are just the right size for small hands. Ideal use for 'keeping the beat' when singing or listening to songs.Length 25cm Diameter 2cmComes with instructions and sheet music.

This book connects the Māori gods with children as guardians of the environment, using beautiful illustrations and a captivating song. We’re sure it will soon be a favourite with children and teachers.

Puanga me Matariki (Book 28)This book is about the star Puanga and the star cluster Matariki, which work together to herald the Māori New Year for different iwi. We are sure it will be a welcome addition to the books available for this year’s special Matariki celebration in June - with the first ...

Nā wai ēnei?(Who do these belong to?)Why are Tangaroa and his tamariki feeling angry and upset? The ocean is filling up with rubbish – but who can help? This book illustrates the problem of the rubbish in our oceans, and how it affects the sea creatures. It’s the first of two books about carin...

Taihoa, e hoa!(Wait, my friend!)Just because we don’t need something any more, doesn’t mean it’s rubbish! Find out how easy it is to reduce our landfill rubbish by reusing, repurposing and recycling what we think of as “rubbish".This book encourages children, teachers and parents to find new...

New Zealand friends Pūkeko, Kiwi and Hoiho go on a journey. Join them in their waka, perform actions and sing along while you row, row, row. Tamariki love the actions in this book especially the squeal, pukana and haka.Written and illustrated by Rebecca Larsen. Includes bonus cd with two tracks in English and Māori.

Mahi Tahi – about working together as a team. The children are all dressing up as animals and working together to perform for their friends.Learn te reo Māori the easy way with these innovative picture song books. Written by Sharon Holt.Includes: Singalong CD, a glossary, English translation, guitar chords and a list of activity ideas to extend the book and song into other curriculum areas.

This book celebrates our native birds and their unique talents. Learn about the great recycling talents of the kererū, the fishing ability of the kōtare, the flying skills of the toroa and many more. At the end, we realise that we all have special talents. Use this book to expand your use of sentences in te reo and to uncover the unique abilities of your children.

This is the seventh book in the Te Reo Sing Along series all about bugs. Children in the book ask "what is this?" and find out the name of each bug. The trick at the end will surprise and intrigue teachers and children alike. The gorgeous illustrations and catchy tune will make it easy to teach and ...

New Zealand friends Pūkeko, Kiwi and Hoiho explore the forest. Join them as they perform actions and sing along to the waiata in the forest. Tāne Mahuta has a forest is sung in English and Māori to the tune of Old McDonald had a farm.Written and illustrated by Rebecca Larsen. Includes bonus cd with two tracks in English and Māori.

CD compiled by the Hataitai Playcentre. The songs include; E Toru Nga Mea; Tena Koe; Tena Koutou Means Hello; AEIOU; E Rere Taku Poi; E Papa Waiari; Korero Parirau; To Ringa Ki Roto; Paki Paki; Ma is White; If You're Happy and You Know It; Ra Whanau Koa; Tohora Nui; One Day a Taniwha; A Haka Mana; Pokarekare Ana; E Moe Pepi; Te Aroha; Ehara I te Mea; Whakaaria Mai.

CD compiled by the Hataitai Playcentre. The songs include; E Toru Nga Mea; Tena Koe; Tena Koutou Means Hello; AEIOU; E Rere Taku Poi; E Papa Waiari; Korero Parirau; To Ringa Ki Roto; Paki Paki; Ma is White; If You're Happy and You Know It; Ra Whanau Koa; Tohora Nui; One Day a Taniwha; A Haka Mana; P...

This book is the latest in the award winning Te Reo Singalong series. It will be very popular with preschools and schools as they prepare for their Matariki focus in term 2 during May and June. It is the first Matariki picture book to be published in five years, so will be very welcome in schools. E...

There’s something about a red motorbike that catches your attention, isn’t there? We created this book about vehicles and colours to help teachers and children to do more than just know that lanu mumu is the colour red! Everyone knew that, but they didn’t know how to use the word “mumu" in a sentence. This book teaches you how to do that – as well as plenty more.

This book teaches the Māori words for emergency vehicles — and includes some sirens! The illustrations reflect how those emergency vehicles look in a New Zealand setting, and give plenty of opportunities for children to make predictions about what might happen next. The book will help you to lear...

This book is the latest in the award winning Te Reo Singalong series. It will be very popular with preschools and schools as they prepare for their Matariki focus in term 2 during May and June. It is the first Matariki picture book to be published in five years, so will be very welcome in schools. E...