Author(s): Sharon Holt

Māori Culture

This children's picture book is in te reo Maori. It includes a song CD. No prior knowledge of te reo Maori is required. The story/song is about The Treaty of Waitangi - i.e. "Who will honour the treaty? You will, I will, they will, we all will." By putting on the song CD and opening the book, the reader can join in with the song and follow the actions and sounds as they enjoy the book. The back of the book contains a pictorial glossary, English words for the song, guitar chords and a list of extension ideas for parents and teachers. The book is Book 11 in a series. Each book contains the singalong CD, English translation, activity ideas and information about the Treaty of Waitangi.