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W Is For Wahine Toa

A bilingual Mฤori alphabet book of empowerment
By Qiane Matata-Sipu
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Forget everything you know about alphabet books! This isn't simply a guide to letters and words; it's your bilingual dose of dynamic energy for all ages. Dive into the vibrant wold of te reo Maori, where each letter sparks an empowering, transformative experience. With stunning imagery... Read More
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Forget everything you know about alphabet books!ย 

This isn't simply a guide to letters and words; it's your bilingual dose of dynamic energy for all ages. Dive into the vibrant wold of te reo Mฤori, where each letter sparks an empowering, transformative experience.ย 

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Forget everything you know about alphabet books! This isn't simply a guide to letters and words; it's your bilingual dose of dynamic energy for all ages. Dive into the vibrant wold of te reo Maori, where each letter sparks an empowering, transformative experience. With stunning imagery capturing the female essence, W is for Wahine Toa isn't just a book to be read - it's a book to be felt. Get ready to unlock your inner strength. Whakarewatia ou mohiotanga mo nga pukapuka arapu! Ehara tenei i te pukapuka e whakamarama noa ana i nga reta me nga kupu; he pungao uekaha reorua ke, ma nga reanga katoa. Rukuhia te ao ngangahau o te reo Maori, ko ia reta e kora ana i tetahi wheako whakamana, whakahuri hoki. He pikitia rerehua e whakaatu atu ana i te ha o te wahine, ehara a W mo Wahine Toa i te pukapuka hei panui noa - he mea hei rongo ke. Kia rite! Ka tuhuratia te pungao uekaha kei roto i a koe.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780473748708

Publisher: QIANE+co

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 02 March 2026

Country: New Zealand

Imprint: QIANE+co

Illustration: Full colour illustrations

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Isobel Joy Te Aho-White
  • Designed by Chloฤ“ Reweti

Audience: General / adult, Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 170.0mm

Height: 240.0mm

Weight: 250g

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