My First Words in Maori
My First Words in Maori by Stacey Morrison is a bilingual book published by Penguin Random House New Zealand Limited in November 2020. This 32-page edition is designed to help families learn and use basic Maori vocabulary at home. With vibrant illustrations labeled in both Maori and English, the book introduces essential words and concepts that children encounter as they begin to communicate and explore their surroundings.
Readers will find a variety of engaging scenes that cover topics such as the body, family, and places like the beach and park. Each page encourages interaction between parents and children, making it a valuable resource for fostering language development. This book serves as a practical reference for those interested in foreign language study, particularly in the context of Maori culture, and is suitable for young learners embarking on their language journey.
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My First Words in Maori equips your whanau with the first words you need to speak te reo at home together With lively pictures labeled in Maori and English, each page introduces the concepts and words children use as they first begin to talk, get to know people and explore the world around them. Designed by Maori language a champion and broadcaster for parents and tamariki to read together, with plenty of detail in the illustrations to point out and name, scenes include: Taku Tinana/My Body, Taku Whanau/My Family, Taku Whare/My House, Wahi Takaro/At the Park, Tatahi/At the Beach, Te Marae/The Marae–and much more! This is the perfect book to bring the Maori language into your home and have fun with the kids on their language journey
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