Kuwi & Friends Māori Picture Dictionary

Book Author Kat Quin (& translator, Pānia Papa)
Rights Available World excl NZ

The Kuwi and Friends Māori Picture Dictionary is a beautiful, easy-to-use resource for those wanting to discover, learn and use everyday words in te reo Māori (the native language of New Zealand). The illustrations are designed to help with comprehension, particularly for younger learners. Visual cues can assist with retention of language, to recall spoken and written words.

A hard-cover book with 68 fully illustrated pages, in a large format (265 x 345mm), in vibrant full colour, with over 1000 te reo Māori words, translated into English. Embedded with gorgeous Kuwi the kiwi themed illustrations.

Designed for everyday use, in the whānau (family), kura (school) and for all New Zealanders. Ages 0-100+.

Awards
WINNER – Edify Award for Best Educational Book or Series, Primary – PANZ Book Design Awards 2021
WINNER – Te Reo Māori – Storylines Notable Book Awards 2021
WINNER – Non-Fiction – Storylines Notable Book Awards 2021

About the Author
Kat Quin is a celebrated illustrator and author known for her vibrant and imaginative children’s books.
Quin’s creative process combines both traditional and digital techniques.

Whether through her whimsical illustrations or her educational resources, she finds joy in sharing her vision and stories with children, helping them explore new worlds.

Kat is particularly proud of her work with “Kiwis for Kiwi,” where book sales have raised over $60,000 to support the conservation of New Zealand’s iconic native bird.

Kat first worked with Pānia Papa at the age of eighteen, when she was entrusted with the illustration of Māori language resources for Te Ara Reo Māori, developed by Pānia’s company. Almost twenty years later, they still work closely together on various educational projects. Pānia PAPA is an acclaimed Māori language consultant and advocate who has spent the past three decades devoted to the teaching and learning of te reo Māori. Māori TV viewers can watch Pānia, on AKO and Ōpaki. Recently, Pānia translated all of the te reo Māori in this pukapuka (book), as well as advising and editing.