Reviews
“I love these books. They are exactly the kind of thing we need more of! The subjects are child-focused, easy to access and written in a style that is easy to read and digest. The Māori perspective through all the books is so awesome and we just need it so badly in books for kids in Aotearoa. The integration of te reo Māori is just perfect for someone like me, comfortable enough to read out loud, enough clues in the English and the pictures to understand but learning some new kupu in every book. I think many of our tamariki will feel the same. The glossary is a great help too if i need to double-check. The books look great, the design and layout is lovely.“
“We are so delighted with our book portraying the protection of our sand dunes. There are so many Māori words in this story that we will now incorporate into our everyday programme – thank you.“
“Thanks Abel, an amazing book that our kids have enjoyed immensely! “
“I’d just like to take this opportunity to say how grateful we are for the purchases we have received. The books and the puzzles are beautiful and I’m looking forward to sharing them with both staff and students.
Very much appreciated.“
“Looks great. I love your Matariki book and the Rongo Medicine book has inspired our Learning Through Play students to create a medicine garden alongside our other gardens and have a go at creating some balms and teas. Ka mau te wehi! We will be looking out for new titles.“
“We absolutely love this resource! It is so easy to follow and explains it all perfectly. Thank you.“
“They are such beautiful books with such clear illustrations and an easy-to-understand story. I am so impressed with them and glad of my purchases.
Thank you, I can’t wait to share them with my class.“
“I have this pukapuka and it is absolutely beautiful! If you are looking for a resource to awhi the mana of your tamariki māori, I 100% recommend ❤. I wish they had books like this when I was a child.“
“Highly recommend Abel’s books. I absolutely love my Matariki book and its gentle explanations and vocab. Illustrations are amazing. Can’t wait to add to my collection.“
“Just purchased these books…love it! They’re little gems. The Matariki book is wonderful too.“
“Abel I just wanted to feedback to you again how much I love your book I’m Māori and I’m proud. In all the years I have been teaching 14+ I have never found a resource like this that enhances māori tamaiti mana like this. As a māori kaiako and parent this just makes me so happy.“