The Māori Picture Dictionary: Te Papakupu Whakaahua
Authors / Illustrators:
Margaret Sinclair; Ross Calman / Josh Morgan; Isobel Joy Te Aho-White
Publisher:
Penguin
ISBN:
9780143772668
Date Published:
1 February 2022
Pages:
112
Format:
Paperback
RRP:
$30.00
$24.00 at Mighty Ape
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A playful and comprehensive look-up reference to everyday words, for anyone interested in te reo Māori.
This comprehensive picture dictionary contains illustrations for over 1400 of the most common words used in daily life. Wonderfully illustrated by two up-and-coming Māori artists, The Māori Picture Dictionary / Te Papakupu Whakaahua has a sense of fun that makes it easy to use. Many words are clarified in short sentences in both English and te reo. There is also an index of Māori to English words at the back - ideal for quick reference. Other useful sections cover numbers, days of the week and months of the year, plus full-page themed illustrations covering school, home and the marae.
A great introduction to the Māori language for all ages.
