My Kiwi Kete

Name: My Kiwi Kete
Brand: Scholastic New Zealand Limited
SKU: 9781775436164
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Kia ora: You can be a Kiwi too - A celebration of all things Kiwi, as tamariki holiday at the beach, splash in water fountains, climb trees and toast marshmallows around a campfire – things Kiwi kids love to do, and share with newcomers ... because... Read More

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Kia ora: You can be a Kiwi too - A celebration of all things Kiwi, as tamariki holiday at the beach, splash in water fountains, climb trees and toast marshmallows around a campfire – things Kiwi kids love to do, and share with newcomers ... because you can be a Kiwi too! A wide-open welcome to Aotearoa, with a catchy waiata in English and Maori to be streamed or downloaded.

Kia Kaha! Together, standing strong - A rousing and fortifying waiata for Kiwi children from all backgrounds about supporting each other and celebrating the strength in community, with the focus from a child’s everyday viewpoint. The song can be streamed or downloaded.

My Kiwi Gumboots - Children often become obsessed with a new pair of footwear, and this child is no exception. From a day on the farm to a trip into town … her sunshine-yellow Kiwi gumboots are there! This playful song features Kiwi icons such as Red Band gumboots, Marmite and cheddar cheese. Children can sing along to the downloadable song.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781775436164

Publisher: Scholastic New Zealand Limited

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 May 2023

Country: New Zealand

Imprint: Scholastic New Zealand

Contributors:

Translated by Ngaere Roberts
Illustrated by Minky Stapleton

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Weight: 300g

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