Nanny Rina's Amazing Nets

Name: Nanny Rina's Amazing Nets
Brand: Penguin Group (NZ)
SKU: 9781776957262
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By Qiane Matata-Sipu

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A heartwarming story about aroha, whānau, passing down traditional knowledge, and welcoming in the new year - an English translation of the original Nga Kupenga a Nanny Rina. Nanny Rina's Amazing Nets introduces Nanny Rina, an amazing weaver who can make all kinds of nets! When... Read More

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Nanny Rina's Amazing Nets

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Nanny Rina's Amazing Nets

Description

A heartwarming story about aroha, whānau, passing down traditional knowledge, and welcoming in the new year - an English translation of the original Nga Kupenga a Nanny Rina.

Nanny Rina's Amazing Nets introduces Nanny Rina, an amazing weaver who can make all kinds of nets!

When Haeata te Kapua asks what special creation Nanny will weave to welcome in the new year, Nanny shows her granddaughter how the Matariki stars guide her to the right net to make.

This delightful story for tamariki includes step-by-step instructions to weave a net. It is written by the award-winning Māori-Pasifika storyteller Qiane Matata-Sipu, and illustrated by the acclaimed Māori artist Isobel Joy Te Aho-White.

Translated into English from the original story written in te reo Māori, Nga Kupenga a Nanny Rina (also available).

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781776957262

Publisher: Penguin Group (NZ)

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 June 2024

Country: New Zealand

Imprint: Picture Puffin

Contributors:

Illustrated by Isobel Joy Te Aho-White

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 4.0mm

Width: 241.0mm

Height: 287.0mm

Weight: 206g

Pages: 32

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Children's Books Children's Picture Books New at Book Hero New Zealand Children's Books Qiane Matata-Sipu

About the Author

Qiane Matata-Sipu (Author) Qiane Matata-Sipu (Te Waiohua ki Te Ahiwaru me Te Ākitai, Waikato, Ngapuhi, Ngati Pikiao, Cook Islands) is an esteemed Maori-Pasifika creative, storyteller, and award-winning journalist and photographer. She is a social activist and cultural commentator who has a 14-year career contributing to leading media publications and books across Aotearoa and the Pacific. Qiane is a regular guest speaker at women's arts, business and leadership events. She is the founder and director of NUKU and QIANE+co, and is the founding member and co-leader of Protect Ihumatao. In 2021 Qiane was awarded the Women of Influence Arts and Culture Award, and in 2023 became a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit (MNZM) for services to the arts. Her first book NUKU- Stories of 100 Indigenous Women was shortlisted in the 2022 Ockham New Zealand Book Awards for Illustrated Non-Fiction Isobel Joy Te Aho-White (Illustrator) Isobel Te Aho-White (Ngati Kahungunu, Ngai Tahu) is an Illustrator based in Te Whanganui-a-Tara. Her book Santa's Worst Christmas (2019) with Huia publishers was nominated for the NCYA Book Awards across five categories and her book Whiti- Colossal Squid of the Deep (2020) written by Victoria Cleal and published by Te Papa Press won a Whitley award for best children's book.