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Koro

Author: Gavin Bishop  

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"Like Mihi, Koro is a starting point for conversation—the simplicity of the images and text lets us build our own stories about our own days with our grandfathers."  Julia Marshall, Publisher

A day with grandad in te reo Māori showing in simple, beautiful images the bond between grandfather and child: a small hand in a big one, big gumboots and little, kai, kōrero and a snooze to finish.

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"Like Mihi, Koro is a starting point for conversation—the simplicity of the images and text lets us build our own stories about our own days with our grandfathers."  Julia Marshall, Publisher

A day with grandad in te reo Māori showing in simple, beautiful images the bond between grandfather and child: a small hand in a big one, big gumboots and little, kai, kōrero and a snooze to finish.

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A day with grandad showing in simple, beautiful images the bond between grandfather and child: a small hand in a big one, big gumboots and little, kai, korero and a snooze to finish

Koro is a warm and universal board book in te reo Maori about a day with grandad. The bond between grandfather and child is shown through big, beautiful images and simple Maori text. The child and their koro explore the day - they go for a walk, collect food from the garden, eat, tell stories, and snuggle up for a rest to finish.

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Critic Reviews

"It reminded me of my relationship with my koro; there were few words between us but plenty of unspoken love and tenderness."

-- Kete Books, Emma Espiner

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About the Author

Gavin Bishop ONZM, Tainui, Ngāti Awa, is a leading Māori illustrator living in Christchurch, New Zealand. He has published over 70 books internationally and been translated into 12 languages. He has written for television and theatre, as well as a libretti for the Royal New Zealand Ballet. His awards include the New Zealand Children’s Picture Book of the Year multiple times, the Sir Kingi Ihaka award for lifetime contribution to Māori art and culture, and the Prime Minister's Award for Literary Achievement – Non Fiction.Gavin Bishop ONZM, Tainui, Ngāti Awa, is a leading Māori illustrator living in Christchurch, New Zealand. He has published over 70 books internationally and been translated into 12 languages. He has written for television and theatre, as well as a libretti for the Royal New Zealand Ballet. His awards include the New Zealand Children’s Picture Book of the Year multiple times, the Sir Kingi Ihaka award for lifetime contribution to Māori art and culture, and the Prime Minister's Award for Literary Achievement – Non Fiction.

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Product Details

Publisher
Walker Books Australia | Gecko Press
Published
8th September 2021
Pages
18
ISBN
9781776574018

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