Kirsten Parkinson

Use Kanohi – My Face (Reo Pēpi Tahi Series 1) to learn the parts of pēpi's face together with some simple Te Reo Māori. Reflecting a popular first words game, Kanohi features beautiful illustrations of kiwi kids having fun.

Discover a delightful journey through the world of colours with Ngā Tae – Colours, a charmingly illustrated book by Kitty Brown and Kirsten Parkinson. This enchanting addition to the Reo Pēpi Rua Series 2 introduces young readers to the vibrancy of the natural world through a playful exploration of colours in the te reo Māori language. Each page invites tamariki...

Featuring native birds, sea creatures, insects and plants, Reo Pēpi Bilingual Colouring Book is a must-have for every Kiwi child. It also teaches te reo and introduces key learning concepts such as opposites and feelings. From the authors of the much-acclaimed Reo Pēpi series of board books for young tamariki.

Kākahu - Getting Dressed (Reo Pēpi Tahi Series 1) teaches one of the most useful and practical instructions for young whānau members to know: getting dressed. Through the everyday actions of putting on your clothes, this book teaches simple te reo sentence structure and vocabulary. Fun to use for all the whānau.

Using high frequency kupu, Kararehe - Animals (Reo Pēpi Tahi Series 1) introduces us to the all-important pēpi vocab of everyday animals! Animal noises are, of course, optional.

Kupu Tauaro - Opposites (Reo Pēpi Toru Series 3) demonstrates how things can be similar and different at the same time. Enjoy stunning images of creatures from Aotearoa. Tamariki will learn useful new reo while enjoying these beautiful images.

Practise your bilingual counting skills with Te Kaute. Have fun finding all our favourite toys in the pīwari pikitia!

How can we celebrate Matariki? Let's look to the stars! Maumaharatia: Remembering our past Tiakina te taiao: Caring for our environment Te whakawhanaungatanga: Connecting with our people Me pēhea tātou e whakanui i a Matariki? Tirohia ngā whetū! Maumaharatia te onamata Tiakina te taiao Te whakawhanaungatanga ki ō tātou iwi Explore the nine stars of Matariki in rich, detailed imagery...

Ngā Āhua - Shapes (Reo Pēpi Rua Series 2) by Kitty Brown and Kirsten Parkinson invites readers to find the shapes hidden within our kiwiana illustrations. Learn another handy simple sentence and discover the shape of things in both English and Te reo Māori!

How can we celebrate Matariki? Let's look to the stars! Maumaharatia: Remembering our past Tiakina te taiao: Caring for our environment Te whakawhanaungatanga: Connecting with our people Me pēhea tātou e whakanui i a Matariki? Tirohia ngā whetū! Maumaharatia te onamata Tiakina te taiao Te whakawhanaungatanga ki ō tātou iwi Explore the nine stars of Matariki in rich, detailed imagery...

Meet some of our favourite kiwi kararehe and find out what they like to do best! Learn to introduce yourself and your favourite activities too.

As cheeky pīwaiwaka checks in on the feelings of his friends, we learn the reo, with which to check in on ours. Stunning images of creatures of Aotearoa. Tamariki will learn useful new reo while enjoying beautiful images. Kare ā-roto - Feelings (Reo Pēpi Toru Series 3) by Kitty Brown and Kirsten Parkinson offers an engaging and educational experience for...

Everyday kupu and sentences used in repetition encourage whanau to learn together. Our books and cards are bilingual in Te reo Māori and English. The illustrations are original, hand-drawn artworks inspired by real-life experiences of tamariki. Each pukapuka features a glossary and a phonetic guide to support the use of correct pronunciation. Reo Pēpi Tahi 1 Boxed Set offers a...