Tu Meke Tui Te Reo Book

Tu Meke Tui (Te Reo) won “Best Book in Te Reo Maori” at the 2018 New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults.

Tere the Tūī and Taitū the Takahē are two very different sorts of birds: one loves to flit and twirl about in the sky, while the other prefers to rustle around in the undergrowth. Taitū feels sad that he can’t fly until his unique skills rescue Tere from danger.

Tumeke is a New Zealand Māori word which means to startle or take fright. In recent years, tu meke (as two words) has developed as a colloquial phrase meaning ‘too much’ and is used to express excitement or being shaken up.

Tu Meke Tūī! is printed on high quality card stock and features a stunning cover design which sets it apart from other picture books and is destined to be a Kiwi classic.

• Paperback: Full Colour
• Pages: 22pgs + Cover
• Size: 240mm x 240mm
• Recommended Age: 2+

Reviews:

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Dianne S. – “A delightful and beautifully written children’s book with stunning fine art illustrations! It is a sophisticated picture book that has many artful messages for young and older readers alike, from how our differences can enrich friendships, to the perils and triumphs of native fauna… A must for every school, community and home library.“