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KAPAI AND THE KAURI TREES
KAPAI’S NEW MATES
KAPAI GOES WHALE WATCHING
KAPAI AND THE MOUNTAIN
LEGEND
KAPAI BUNGY JUMPS
KAPAI AND THE HIGHWAY
ROBBERS
By Uncle Anzac
Puffin
Kapai the kiwi is an amusing and fun
character who in each book takes the reader
on a new exciting adventure or journey. This
series of books by Uncle Anzac are enjoyable
to read, with bright cartoonish illustrations,
a poetic rhyming format that gives each
story a flow from page to page, and relatable,
well rounded, loveable characters.
In each book we are taken on a different
but equally fun story in which we see Kapai
overcome fears, resolve problems and take
on new challenges, all whilst children learn
about more about New Zealand, from the All
Blacks, to facts about kiwis and aspects of
our culture, language and landscape, Uncle
Anzac takes it all on in these fun and easy to
read stories.
In this series children will learn some basic
Te Reo Māori in which they will then be able
to incorporate in their day-to-day life. At
the start of each book there is a glossary
featuring a list of the Māori words and their
meaning that children will be introduced
to throughout the book. From the get go
these books prove themselves to be a fun
yet useful resource for parents or teachers
to incorporate Māori language into their
teaching.
Children will love this series of books and
will enjoy learning new words they can
use in their day-to- day. I’d recommend
this book for both groups and one-on-one
sessions.
Reviewed by Fern Marie
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