Description
Category
Children’s
Genre
Picture Books
Age range
4-7 years
Publication Date
October 2021
Contact Huia Publishers about this book
“This book made me grin all the way through. Kapa haka tragic Nan takes her whanau to Te Matatini, the biennial kapa haka festival, where they see the biggest stars in the kapa haka world strut their stuff. The illustrations are exuberant and the story is simple and affirming. A total win, and an essential book for every school in Aotearoa.”
Sarah Forster, Newsroom
“The use of humour, dialogue and colourful, detailed illustrations make this a book filled with energy as well as providing insight into, and knowledge of, an important Māori cultural event.”
Judges comments, NZ Booklovers Awards 2022
“The author is a self-confessed kapa haka geek who takes the reader through the build-up and excitement of an annual family trip to The Greatest Haka Festival on Earth. All throughout the packing, the powhiri and preparation for the first day of competition, the enthusiasm and anticipation of this family trip bounces off the pages. There’s lots going on in each colourful illustration, and I enjoyed looking for the twins to see what they were up to. I particularly loved the illustration of the tumultuous rush of the crowd running for the best spot to watch the competition. A glossary in the back of the book is not just a list like some you may find. This glossary explains some slang used, some te reo and common terms children may not have heard yet or had explained: and like me, just might make you laugh out loud.”
Adele Broadbent, What Next Book
“This bright, fun picture book made me want to go to a kapa haka festival myself.”
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