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Mahiara

Maori Edition Roadworks
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Mahiara by Sally Sutton, a children's book, is a vibrant and engaging story that captures the excitement and joy of a fun-filled family road trip. The book combines catchy rhymes with colourful illustrations to take young readers on an adventure where they encounter various modes of transport and scenic landscapes along the way. Perfect for children, it blends education with entertainment, drawing readers into the journey.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate stories that celebrate cultural diversity and connections to the land. This children's book offers a rich tapestry of engaging narrative and vivid illustrations, perfect for young readers with a curiosity about the natural world and cultural heritage.

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Mahiara

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A boisterous picture book full of noisy fun for machine-mad kids.

Plan the road. Plan the road. Mark it on the map. Roadworks takes the reader through all the stages of making a road; from planning to construction to driving on the finished road, the full journey is detailed for young and curious minds with a rhythmic text and bright illustrations.

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Mahiara by Sally Sutton is a hit among young truck enthusiasts due to its rhythmic, onomatopoeic text and captivating illustrations. The book is praised for providing just enough detail to engage its target audience without overwhelming them, making it perfect for group read-alouds or one-on-one sharing. Readers particularly enjoy the vibrant, action-packed visual storytelling alongside the dynamic narrative.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781760651749

Publisher: Walker Books Australia

Format: Board book

Date Published: 01 August 2019

Country: Australia

Imprint: Walker Books Australia

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 179.0mm

Height: 186.0mm

Weight: 360g

Pages: 28

About the Author

Brian Lovelock is a scientist working in the power industry in New Zealand. He has painted all his life but has only recently ventured into the world of book illustration. His previous titles with Walker Books Australia include Your Mother Didn’t Do That! and Roadworks which won the Picture Book category in the 2009 New Zealand Post Book Awards for Children & Young Adults. In 2013, Brian was long-listed for the CILIP Kate Greenaway Award for his work on Demolition. In 2014, Flight of the Honey Bee won the LIANZA Russell Clark Illustration Award, was a Storylines Notable Book and was a finalist for the LIANZA Elsie Locke Non-Fiction Award and the New Zealand Post Children’s Book Awards.

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