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Ko Flit, te Tirairaka me te Mahere Matariki

By Kat Quin
Series: Flit the Fantail
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Join Flit the fantail and his forest friends on a nighttime adventure, this time to capture a star shining brightly on the horizon. It is one of a cluster of nine stars and Flit is determined to explore! But when he gets lost, wise Ruru swoops... Read More
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Join Flit the fantail and his forest friends on a nighttime adventure, this time to capture a star shining brightly on the horizon. It is one of a cluster of nine stars and Flit is determined to explore! But when he gets lost, wise Ruru swoops down and Flit learns about Matariki stars and navigation.

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Join Flit the fantail and his forest friends on a nighttime adventure, this time to capture a star shining brightly on the horizon. It is one of a cluster of nine stars and Flit is determined to explore!

But when he gets lost, wise Ruru swoops down and Flit learns about Matariki stars and navigation.

Discover the enchanting journey of exploration and friendship in Ko Flit, te Tirairaka me te Mahere Matariki by Kat Quin.

Series: Flit the Fantail

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  • Ko Flit, te Tirairaka me te Mahere Matariki
    Join Flit the fantail and his forest friends on a nighttime adventure, this time to capture a star shining brightly on the horizon. It is one of a cluster of nine stars and Flit is determined to explore! But when he gets lost, wise Ruru swoops down and Flit learns about Matariki stars and navigation. Discover the enchanting journey of...
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  • Ko Flit, te Tīrairaka Te Rerenga i Hē
    There's a new bird in the bush. Flit is bored. And hungry. A tasty mozzie lures him out of his nest. "I CAN fly," he calls, before he hits the ground with a THUD. How will he get back to his nest? Join Flit and his friends, Kiki the kaka, rascally robins Bit and Bob, Keri the kiwi, and wise...
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    Guided by the twinkling Matariki stars, Flit and his friends try to find their way home. With native NZ flora and fauna, some insight into Matariki, counting in te reo, and featuring the cutest of lead characters, this is a book that Kiwi kids will treasure. Māori edition also available, Ko Flit, te Tirairaka me te Mahere Matariki.
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    There's a new bird in the bush. Flit is bored. And hungry. A tasty mozzie lures him out of his nest. "I CAN fly," he calls, before he hits the ground with a THUD. How will he get back to his nest? Join Flit and his friends—Kiki the kaka, rascally robins Bit and Bob, Keri the kiwi, and wise old...
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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781775436539

Publisher: Scholastic New Zealand Limited

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 May 2021

Country: New Zealand

Imprint: Scholastic New Zealand

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Kat Quin
  • Translated by Pania Papa
  • Translated by Pania Papa

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Weight: 300g

Pages: 32

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