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A Nest of Pigs: A Story from the Cook Islands (Children of the Pacific) by Jill MacGregor
26.00 NZD
Category: Fiction | Series: Children of the Pacific
It's Christiano's job to feed the pigs. When Mother Puaka disappears, Christiano discovers that she has built a nest in the neighbour's garden.
A New Broom (Using Natural Resources) by Jill MacGregor
20.00 NZD
Category: Non-Fiction | Series: Using Natural Resources
Fisi’imoli’s broom is worn out so her mother teaches her how to make a new one from the spines of the coconut frond.
A New Shaker: A Story From New Zealand (Children of the Pacific) by Jill MacGregor
26.00 NZD
Category: Social Sciences | Series: Children of the Pacific
Jamie finds seeds inside his shaker. When he plants the seeds in his Gran’s garden, they grow into gourds.
Bamboo (Using Natural Resources) by Jill MacGregor
20.00 NZD
Category: Social Sciences | Series: Using Natural Resources
There are thousands of uses for bamboo around the world. In Fiji, Amini and Samu make a bamboo cannon to celebrate the New Year in their village.
Bara'a: A Syrian Story from New Zealand (Children Of the Pacific) by Jill MacGregor
26.00 NZD
Category: Celebrations | Series: Children of the Pacific
During the month of Ramadan, Bara’a and her family fast until Eid-al-Fitr when they prepare a special meal for the ‘Breaking-of-the-Fast.’
Billy's Weekend: A Story from the Islands of Fiji (Children of the Pacific) by Jill MacGregor
26.00 NZD
Category: Fiction | Series: Children of the Pacific
Billy, who lives on the island of Ovalau in Fiji, describes some of the things he does on the weekend. Includes some Fijian words, and a glossary.
Breadfruit: A Story from the Cook Islands (Children Of the Pacific) by Jill MacGregor
26.00 NZD
Category: Fiction | Series: Children Of the Pacific
Kahina and his sister pick breadfruit for their mother because she has promised to make breadfruit chips for their tea.
Calf and Lamb Day: A Story from New Zealand (Children of the Pacific) by Jill MacGregor
26.00 NZD
Category: NZ Non Fiction | Series: Children of the Pacific
Daniella lives on a Dairy Farm and this year she grooms her calf to be judged at the Calf and Lamb Day.
Celebrating Matariki: A Story from New Zealand (Children of the Pacific) by Jill MacGregor
26.00 NZD
Category: NZ Non Fiction
Tamarau and his friends share some ideas and activities to celebrate the season of Matariki in the classroom.
Coconut Oil (Using Natural Resources) by Jill MacGregor
20.00 NZD
Category: Social Sciences | Series: Using Natural Resources
Fa’amatala makes sweet-smelling oil from the flesh of a coconut. On prize-giving night she rubs the oil on her skin before she dances.
Creatures of the Reef: A Story from the Pacific Islands (Children of the Pacific) by Jill MacGregor
26.00 NZD
Category: Fiction | Series: Children of the Pacific
The islands of the Pacific are surrounded by warm water and many are ringed by a coral reef. The reef provides shelter and food for hundreds of marine creatures.
Deandra’s Birthday: A Story from New Zealand (Children of the Pacific) by Jill MacGregor
26.00 NZD
Category: NZ Non Fiction | Series: Children of the Pacific
Deandra was born in Sri Lanka, but now lives in Wellington. On Deandra’s tenth birthday she visits the Buddhist Monastery and on Saturday invites her friends to a pool party.