The Marae Visit book

We are delighted to showcase this bilingual book "The Marae Visit".

This is a brilliant, cheerful introduction to what tamariki can expect on their first visit to a marae.

The story follows a primary class through their day at the marae - from the front gate as they gather together to be formally welcomed, through the  pōwhiri, and then as the class disperses to sing, and play.

The unforgettable warmth you will find on a marae is showcased and celebrated here!

Reviewed by Sara Croft: "The text is written in both English and te reo Māori; and well designed to read in either or both languages easily. The authors have kept key Māori words in the English text too, such as tangata whenua, hongi, wharenui and kaumātua. These words deserve to be known by English speakers and are contextualised for meaning. The authors have created an honest, uplifting portrayal of a class visit to their local marae that will be welcome in classrooms around Aotearoa".

Paperback 210 x 255mm, 32 pages

Rebecca Beyer & Linley Wellington, Illustrated by Nikki Slade Robinson

This book is written and created in New Zealand