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How Many Times?

Me Hia Rawa Nga Wa?
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How Many Times? Mum is tired of asking Tammy and Luca to help around the house - they are always busy with screens and games, or sleeping in. That is until Mum's words suddenly come to life and take over the house, launching the kids into... Read More
Format: Paperback / softback
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How Many Times?

- Fun story that all families can relate to - Bilingual English-Maori text and vibrant illustrations -

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How Many Times? Mum is tired of asking Tammy and Luca to help around the house - they are always busy with screens and games, or sleeping in. That is until Mum's words suddenly come to life and take over the house, launching the kids into action mode.

How many times will she have to ask now, after Tammy and Luca have seen what happens when they don't help out?

A story with a fun, universal message, in English and te reo Māori.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781990042812

Publisher: Oratia Media

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 September 2025

Country: New Zealand

Imprint: Oratia Books

Illustration: Colour illustrations throughout

Contributors:

  • Translated by Kanapu Rangitauira
  • Illustrated by Nicoletta Benella

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 4.0mm

Width: 210.0mm

Height: 270.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 32

About the Author

Tim Tipene (Ngati Kuri, Ngati Whatua) is a pioneering youth counsellor and the award-winning author of over 18 children's books, including Kura Toa Warrior School, Rona Moon, The Ever-Standing Tree and The Book that Wouldn't Read. A full-time writer, Tim lives in Ranui, West Auckland.

Nicoletta Benella is an artist originally from north-eastern Italy, where she was a designer for the fashion house Benetton. She illustrated The Book that Wouldn't Read. Nicoletta lives in Hatfields Beach, Auckland.

Kanapu Rangitauira (Te Arawa, Ngati Porou, Te Whakatohea) is a registered translator and teacher of te reo Maori who has translated numerous books for Oratia. He lives in Rotoiti, Rotorua.

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