Paraweta

Author: Stephanie Blake and Karena Kelly

"We’re regularly asked for Māori editions of our books and we couldn’t resist choosing Simon. The book is very loved by children, and the language play is a joy for readers of any age." Julia Marshall, Publisher

Gecko Press’s cheekiest rabbit is now in te reo Māori.

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Summary

Gecko Press’s cheekiest rabbit is now in te reo Māori.

Description

Gecko Press's cheekiest rabbit is now in te reo Maori. A te reo Maori edition of this worldwide favourite about a little rabbit who could only say one thing... In the morning his mother would say, ‘Time to get up, my little rabbit!' He'd reply: ‘Poo bum!' At lunchtime his father would say, ‘Eat your spinach, my little rabbit!' He'd reply: ‘Poo bum!' One day, he meets a hungry wolf. Will the little rabbit learn his lesson once and for all?

Critic Reviews

"What a hilarious, gorgeous translation by Karena Kelly of this popular Gecko Press publication. This is a really fun book that is easy to read and understand and is perfect for beginner te reo speakers and very young children." -- The Sapling
"I just know this edition will be a hit for our Te Reo readers." -- Booktrailers 4 kids and YA
"I am delighted that it has been translated into Maori to allow young and old readers of Maori to enjoy the experience of this book." -- Bobsbooksnz

About the Author

Stephanie Blake’s passion for writing and illustrating began in childhood when she created books for her brothers and sisters as birthday presents. As a child, she also fell in love with the books of Dr. Seuss, Ludwig Bemelmans, and William Steig. After moving to France, she discovered other writers and artists whose work continued to inspire her stories and drawings. She is the author and illustrator of dozens of highly successful books in France, many of them children’s favorites.