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A Collection of Maori Purakau
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From a majestic mermaid to a clay woman, the creator of glaciers to the mother of gardening, discover powerful wahine and how their stories shaped the world around us. Wahine introduces readers to twelve purakau of brave, bold, and inspiring women of Aotearoa. A beautifully illustrated...
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From a majestic mermaid to a clay woman, the creator of glaciers to the mother of gardening, discover powerful wahine and how their stories shaped the world around us.
Wahine introduces readers to twelve purakau of brave, bold, and inspiring women of Aotearoa.
A beautifully illustrated collection that will delight the whole whanau, from award-winning illustrator Isobel Joy Te Aho-White.
Praise for Isobel's previous collection, Whenua:
"A simple concept executed extremely well." - Radio New Zealand
"A beautifully illustrated collection that will delight the whole whanau." - The Booklover
Book Details
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ISBN: 9781869717056
Publisher: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 29 September 2026
Country: New Zealand
Imprint: Little Moa
Audience: Children
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Weight: 300g
Pages: 80
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About the Author
Isobel Joy Te Aho-White (Ngai Tahu, Ngati Kahungunu ki te Wairoa) is an award-winning illustrator based in Poneke, Aotearoa. She incorporates kowhaiwhai and native New Zealand plant life into most of her work. She has worked on over 30 children's books and won the Whitley best children's book award in 2020 for Whiti: Colossal Squid of the Deep. This is her debut as an author.
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