Te Reo M?ori M?whero Non-Ficti

The Te Reo Māori Māwhero Non-Fiction Set includes eight Emergent Red Rocket Readers translated into te reo Māori. This collection supports the development of early literacy skills with a strong cultural foundation. Adapted faithfully from English-language texts, each title is designed to introduce young learners to foundational concepts such as animals, environments, daily routines and social interaction—all within a familiar, contextually rich Māori language experience. This set supports the revitalisation of te reo Māori while encouraging essential reading behaviours such as left-to-right tracking, word-picture matching, and page turning. With vibrant illustrations and accessible sentence structures, these books engage young readers and allow teachers and whānau to build confidence in both oral language and print knowledge. Ideal for both bilingual and immersion settings.

Educational Benefits:

• Supports acquisition of basic vocabulary in te reo Māori.
• Promotes oral language and comprehension through familiar contexts.
• Builds early reading behaviours such as page-turning and word association.
• Encourages cultural identity and language pride.

Classroom Ideas:

• Use as part of a daily te reo Māori reading circle.
• Pair with visual storytelling or role play for language reinforcement.
• Create vocabulary posters based on the topics of each title.
• Use alongside English versions for dual-language comparison.

Safety & Information:

• Ages: 4+ years
• Book size: 210 x 160mm
• Language: Māori
• Durable softcover; designed for frequent classroom use