About the book
‘Nana, why are pāua shells so colourful?’
‘Dad, why do kina have spiky shells?’
‘Uncle, how come starfish can’t walk?’
Have your children ever asked you tricky questions like that? Well don’t worry whānau - Manurewa West School has the answers!
He Moana Kirikā will tell you why kina shells are so spiky, why stingrays fly in the water and where Tangaroa got all his friends from.
It’s a book of origin stories written by children, for children. The book is written in Māori and English and features art by children too.
Read He Moana Kirikā today, be the family expert tomorrow!
Editions of He Moana Kirikā
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781991167699
- PDF
- ISBN 9781991188427
Read an Excerpt
‘Nana, why are pāua shells so colourful?’
‘Dad, why do kina have spiky shells?’
‘Uncle, how come starfish can’t walk?’
Have your children ever asked you tricky questions like that? Well don’t worry whānau - Manurewa West School has the answers!
He Moana Kirikā will tell you why kina shells are so spiky, why stingrays fly in the water and where Tangaroa got all his friends from.
It’s a book of origin stories written by children, for children. The book is written in Māori and English and features art by children too.
Read He Moana Kirikā today, be the family expert tomorrow!
Frequently Asked Questions
What is He Moana Kirikā about?
‘Nana, why are pāua shells so colourful?’
‘Dad, why do kina have spiky shells?’
‘Uncle, how come starfish can’t walk?’
Have your children ever asked you tricky questions like that? Well don’t worry whānau - Manurewa West School has the answers!
He Moana Kirikā will tell you why kina shells are so spiky, why stingrays fly in the water and where Tangaroa got all his friends from.
It’s a book of origin stories written by children, for children. The book is written in Māori and English and features art by children too.
Read He Moana Kirikā today, be the family expert tomorrow!
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in He Moana Kirikā?
Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories > Children’s / Teenage fiction: Nature and animal stories
Where can I read a sample of He Moana Kirikā?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781991167699
How long is He Moana Kirikā and how many pages does it have?
He Moana Kirikā has 62 page(s)
Who is/are the Author/s of the book He Moana Kirikā?
Students of Manurewa West School
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
He Moana Kirikā is available as paperback(ISBN 9781991167699) and pdf(ISBN 9781991188427)
Where can I buy He Moana Kirikā online or support local independent bookshops?
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