The Big Boil-Up

Name: The Big Boil-Up
Brand: Scholastic New Zealand Limited
SKU: 9781775439257
Price: 19.0 NZD
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By Angie Belcher

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A joyful celebration of kai, connection, and whanau. Her recipe is not written, but passed on down the line throughout the generations – and now the time is mine! Join Bubba and Mum as they prepare a boil-up that brings the whole whanau together. From hunting... Read More

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A joyful celebration of kai, connection, and whanau. Her recipe is not written, but passed on down the line throughout the generations – and now the time is mine!

Join Bubba and Mum as they prepare a boil-up that brings the whole whanau together. From hunting and gathering to simmering and sharing, The Big Boil-Up is a heartwarming story of tradition, family, and aroha.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781775439257

Publisher: Scholastic New Zealand Limited

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 August 2025

Country: New Zealand

Imprint: Scholastic New Zealand

Contributors:

Illustrated by Zak Atea

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 8.0mm

Width: 240.0mm

Height: 250.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 32

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