Pacific Islands

It's Christiano's job to feed the pigs. When Mother Puaka disappears, Christiano discovers that she has built a nest in the neighbour's garden. A Story from the Cook Islands. Contains some Cook Island Māori words and glossary. This new series of books will encourage an understanding of children's daily life in Tonga, Samoa, Kiribati and the Cook Islands. The 'Children of the Pacific' series supports the Social Sciences and Technology learning areas within the New Zealand Curriculum (Ministry of Education 2007) Levels 1-3.

Kelea has many different clothes which she wears on special occasions. Kelea helps Aunty Teisa make a necklace for her dance costume.  A story from the Kingdom of Tonga.  Contains some Tongan words and glossary.
This new series of books will encourage an understanding of children's daily life in Tonga, Samoa, Kiribati and the Cook Islands. The 'Children of the Pacific' series supports the Social Sciences and Technology learning areas within the New Zealand Curriculum (Ministry of Education 2007) Levels 1-3.

It is Mother's Day in Samoa. Bernd, Belle and their sisters make a feast for Grandmother using the leaves that grow around their village. A story from the Islands of Samoa.  Contains some Samoan words and glossary. 
This new series of books will encourage an understanding of children's daily life in Tonga, Samoa, Kiribati and the Cook Islands. The 'Children of the Pacific' series supports the Social Sciences and Technology learning areas within the New Zealand Curriculum (Ministry of Education 2007) Levels 1-3.

Tareima asks Kabuatekai to help her make string from the coconut husk fibres so she can hang her Good Work chart on the classroom wall. A story from the Islands of Kiribati. Contains some Kiribati words and glossary. This new series of books will encourage an understanding of children's daily life in Tonga, Samoa, Kiribati and the Cook Islands. The 'Children of the Pacific' series supports the Social Sciences and Technology learning areas within the New Zealand Curriculum (Ministry of Education 2007) Levels 1-3.

The Cook Islanders oral history tells of many stories that date back to a mythological time known as Avaiki. These stories were of brave men and women, mystical mountains, powerful gods and majestic sea creatures. This collection of eight beautifully illustrated legends captures the magic of this island culture.

The importance of maintaining a child's home language is now well recognised by parents and educators. It is also important for children from all backgrounds to experience other languages and culture. This title can help them learn to read and write words for fruits, vegetables, foods, colours and numbers. It can make learning fun for children.

The importance of maintaining a child's home language is recognized by parents and educators. Suitable for young children, this title enables children to read and write words for fruits, vegetables, foods, colors and numbers.

Originally published in 1997, Lino Nelisi's story of a young boy's efforts to take part in the wedding concert alongside the adults is perennial and deserving of this fresh, new look.

Reprinted May 2007.

The South Pacific is not only our geographic environment, it is also our cultural environment, and many New Zealanders trace their ancestry to Polynesian seafarers. This book is an introduction to the history of the South Pacific. A companion book to Illustrated History of New Zealand, also written by Marcia Stenson, it covers the following topics: geology and geography, the arrival of the first people to the Pacific, European exploration, war in the Pacific, political issues both historic and current.There is also specific infor... read more