Whakarongo Ki o Tupuna - Listen to Your Ancestors
Author(s): Darryn Joseph; Munro Te Whata (Illustrator)
"Kia toa, e hine ma, e tama ma, kia kaua hoki koutou e whakama. Me waiata koutou ki nga manu o to koutou tupuna, o Tane-mahuta. Be bold now, girls and boys, it's no time to be shy. Sing to the birds of your ancestor, The Great Forest."
This poignant story is set in a school and then rest home environment, following the life lessons passed from a teacher to her pupils, and aligning these with the example set by Maori gods and ancestors. As the story unfolds the teacher ages and retires, and we see the beautiful and caring relationship between 'Nan' and her granddaughter. Nan passes away; we are reminded of the circular nature of life as her granddaughter begins to teach her own pupils lessons from the ancestors.
Product Information
Written in te Reo Maori and translated by the author, this picture book from children's literature advocate Dr Darryn Joseph was published to mark Te Wiki o te Reo Maori/Maori Language Week 2019. Following the life of a teacher, it shows tamariki how to emulate their ancestors in being strong, generous, bold and compassionate as they follow the challenges and phases of life.
Darryn Joseph (Ngati Maniapoto) is a senior lecturer in Maori language at Massey University, Palmerston North, and the author of more than 23 books, mainly for Maori immersion education. Darryn is a trustee of Storylines and was a judge for the 2018 NZ Book Awards for Children and Young Adults. Munro Te Whata (Ngapuhi, Ngati Porou) is a dynamic young animator, artist and writer who has illustrated several books. He lives in Auckland.
General Fields
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- : Oratia Media
- : Oratia Books
- : 0.25
- : 01 March 2024
- : .4 Centimeters X 21 Centimeters X 27 Centimeters
- : books
Special Fields
- : Darryn Joseph; Munro Te Whata (Illustrator)
- : 32
- : 499.442
- : Maori; English
- : Paperback
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