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W Is For Wahine Toa
A bilingual Māori alphabet book of empowerment
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Forget everything you know about alphabet books! This isn't simply a guide to letters and words; it's your bilingual dose of dynamic energy for all ages. Dive into the vibrant wold of te reo Maori, where each letter sparks an empowering, transformative experience. With stunning imagery...
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Forget everything you know about alphabet books!
This isn't simply a guide to letters and words; it's your bilingual dose of dynamic energy for all ages. Dive into the vibrant wold of te reo Māori, where each letter sparks an empowering, transformative experience.
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Description
Forget everything you know about alphabet books!
This isn't simply a guide to letters and words; it's your bilingual dose of dynamic energy for all ages. Dive into the vibrant wold of te reo Maori, where each letter sparks an empowering, transformative experience.
With stunning imagery capturing the female essence, W is for Wahine Toa isn't just a book to be read - it's a book to be felt. Get ready to unlock your inner strength.
Whakarewatia ou mohiotanga mo nga pukapuka arapu!
Ehara tenei i te pukapuka e whakamarama noa ana i nga reta me nga kupu; he pungao uekaha reorua ke, ma nga reanga katoa. Rukuhia te ao ngangahau o te reo Maori, ko ia reta e kora ana i tetahi wheako whakamana, whakahuri hoki. He pikitia rerehua e whakaatu atu ana i te ha o te wahine, ehara a W mo Wahine Toa i te pukapuka hei panui noa - he mea hei rongo ke. Kia rite! Ka tuhuratia te pungao uekaha kei roto i a koe.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780473748708
Publisher: QIANE+co
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 02 March 2026
Country: New Zealand
Imprint: QIANE+co
Illustration: Full colour illustrations
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Isobel Joy Te Aho-White
- Designed by Chloē Reweti
Audience: General / adult, Children
DIMENSIONS
Width: 170.0mm
Height: 240.0mm
Weight: 250g
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