The promise of Puanga : helper to the Whānau Matariki /

Wadsworth, Kirsty,

The promise of Puanga : helper to the Whānau Matariki / author: Kirsty Wadsworth ; illustrator: Munro Te Whata. - 1 volume of unnumbered pages : colour illustrations ; 25 x 24 cm

Picture story book for children.

"There is a bright new star in the winter sky -- Puanga, cousin to the Matariki sisters. Each year, she appears to the people of Aotearoa, a special sign (for those unable to see Matariki) that winter and the Māori new year are coming. With themes of friendship, family, Māori tradition and the empowerment of young women"--Publisher information.

9781775435815 1775435814


New Year--New Zealand--Children's picture books.
Māori (New Zealand people)--Rites and ceremonies--Children's picture books.
Winter--Children's picture books.
Puanga
Takurua
Matariki
Whanaungatanga
Whānau
Ira wahine
Tikanga


Orion (Constellation)--Children's picture books.


Children's stories, New Zealand.
Picture books for children.

NZ823.3

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