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Grandpa's Siapo
Series: Mila's My Aganu'u Series
Brief Description
Grandpa and Luka share the same birthday and today they get to celebrate it with the whole 'aiga. Grandpa is also a storyteller and surprises his grandchildren with a Samoan Siapo that tells a very special story about Samoa's journey to independence. Grandpa's Siapo is the...
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Format: Paperback / softback
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See moreGrandpa and Luka share the same birthday and today they get to celebrate it with the whole 'aiga. Grandpa is also a storyteller and surprises his grandchildren with a Samoan Siapo that tells a very special story about Samoa's journey to independence.
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Description
Grandpa and Luka share the same birthday and today they get to celebrate it with the whole 'aiga. Grandpa is also a storyteller and surprises his grandchildren with a Samoan Siapo that tells a very special story about Samoa's journey to independence.
Grandpa's Siapo is the only picture story book in the world that introduces readers to historical events in Samoa and key Samoan figures who helped Samoa to become the first Pacific island nation to gain independence in 1962.
This story develops cultural understandings and knowledge around colonisation as well as New Zealand's historical ties with Samoa in a safe and accessible way.
The book also received the blessing from Fialaui'afualeafi Tamasese – daughter of Samoa's first Co-Head of State, Tupua Tamasese Mea'ole, and the oldest grandchild of Ta'isi Olaf Frederick Nelson.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780473627720
Publisher: Dahlia Malaeulu
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 01 May 2022
Country: New Zealand
Imprint: Mila's Books
Illustration: 13
Audience: General / adult, Primary and secondary education, Children, Teenage
DIMENSIONS
Width: 210.0mm
Height: 265.0mm
Weight: 250g
Pages: 24
Collections
Aotearoa New Zealand History
Australian & Pacific History
Children’s, Teenage and Educational
Dahlia Malaeulu
Education & Reference
History & Archaeology
History & Military
New Zealand and Australia Published
New Zealand History
New Zealand Published
Non-Fiction
Science & Nature
Series: Mila's My Aganu'u Series
Young Adult
About the Author
Dahlia Malaeulu is a multi-award-winning author, publisher, entrepreneur, and Pasifika cultural advocate. She is the founder of Mila’s Books, the world’s only all-Pasifika publishing team, championing culturally authentic stories that ensure tamaiti feel seen, heard, and valued.
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