E Oma, Rapeti: Te Rapu Kura / Run, Rabbit: Treasure Hunt

Ko ngā whakaahua o tēnei pukapuka he ātaahua te whakaatu i te wairua mō te pakiwaitara. I te whārangi mua, ka titiro atu tētahi rāpeti iti i waenga i ngā pātītī, e tono ana kia whai mai koe. Ka puta mai ētahi atu kararehe, e whakaatu ana i ngā tāngata ka puta pea i te roanga atu o te kōrero. Ka haere tonu ēnei whakaahua pākākā puta noa i te pukapuka, ā, i ētahi wā ka tirohia te kaipānui e te rāpeti kia kite mēnā kei te āwhina tonu koe i tana rapunga.

Kāore i whakapiritia te pukapuka ki ngā māka , ā, ka tāpiri atu ki tana hanganga pakari . He wāhanga tēnei nō tētahi raupapa e arohatia ana e ngā tamariki, e whai ana i ngā haerenga a te rāpeti.

Kāore he tuhipoka mā ngā kaiako, ā, he mea pai ake tērā ki te tāpirihia.

He whānui te hunga pānui o te pukapuka nei: ka taea e ngā mātua te pānui ki ā rātou tamariki mai i te whānautanga, ka taea e ngā tamariki te pānui ki a rātou anō anake, ā, ka taea hoki e ngā kaiako te whakamahi hei whakaurunga ki i te reo Māori. Waihoki, ka taea pea e ētahi atu te whakamahi i te pukapuka hei taputapu ako mō tō rātou haerenga ki te ako i te reo Māori.

Ko tēnei punipuni ātaahua he poipoi i te aroha mō te pānui me te ako i ngā reo, ā, he tāpiritanga pai rawa atu ki te whare pukapuka o tētahi tamaiti. Ko tōna rārangi paki me ngā whakaahua ngahau ka noho hei tino pai mō ngā tau e heke mai nei, e whakahihiko ana i te pakirehua auaha me te whanaketanga mātauranga.

He pukapuka kōrero-ā-waha? Āe, tino pai rawa atu te pānui ā-waha.

The illustrations in this book beautifully set the tone for the story. On the front page, a little rabbit peeks through the grass, inviting you to follow along. Other animals pop out, introducing characters who may feature throughout the narrative. These softly toned illustrations continue throughout the book, with the rabbit periodically checking in to ensure you are still helping in his search.

The book is well-constructed without staples, adding to its solid structure. It is part of a series that children will love, following the adventures of the rabbit.

There are no teacher notes included, which would be a welcome addition.

The book’s audience is broad: parents can read it to their children from birth, children can read it themselves, and teachers may use it as an introduction to te reo Māori. Additionally, others might utilize the book as a learning tool for their te reo Māori journey.

This charming series fosters a love for reading and learning languages, making it a valuable addition to any child's library. Its engaging storyline and delightful illustrations ensure it will be a favorite for years to come, encouraging both imaginative exploration and educational growth.

This book would work well as a read-aloud.