My First Board Book: Colours

Bring colour and culture to life with My First Board Book: Colours-a joyful visual adaptation of the iconic Kiwi song, œMā is White. Award-winning author and illustrator Donovan Bixley transforms this beloved tune into a captivating bilingual book, pairing each hue with charming illustrations and te reo Māori vocabulary. In addition to the original colours from the song, this edition includes extra colours to broaden language learning. With playful rhythm and engaging imagery, the book offers a sensory-rich way for young children to learn about colours while deepening their connection to New Zealand culture. Donovan Bixley's expressive artwork and storytelling mastery have earned him global acclaim, and this book is another vibrant entry in his celebrated body of work.

Educational Benefits:

• Builds knowledge of colour names in both English and te reo Māori.
• Strengthens early language skills through rhythm and repetition.
• Supports pattern recognition and classification.
• Fosters cultural identity and bilingual confidence.

Classroom Ideas:

• Sing along to œMā is White while pointing to colours in the book.
• Introduce a daily colour with matching activities using classroom items.
• Incorporate colours into art projects using the te reo Māori names.
• Use the book as a reference in sensory and sorting stations.

Information:

• Ages: 0-3 years
• Format: Board Book
• Author/Illustrator: Donovan Bixley ONZM