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Lucas's Car
Paperback Edition: 1
Will thrill-seeking, speed king, Lucas, resist the temptation, or will he drive his car down the stairs? Find out in Marie Munro and Rachel Doragh's fourth, fully bilingual New Zealand children's picture book, translated by accredited Maori translator, Piripi Walker. Rachel Doragh's dynamic illustrations incorporate related Maori words and phrases and bring the story to life in an authentic kiwi environment.
Piripi Walker's translation has kept the words simple and clear, so the rhythm is right, and each sentence flows when delivered aloud. Selling Points : Bilingual text (English and Maori); In line with Ministry of Education requirements for; Beginning to use te reo Maori Levels 1-2; Simple reo Maori words, phrases, and sentences with some complex or less familiar reo Maori phrases and sentences); Child-centred storyline about family relationships, an ethnically diverse group of friends, colours and an ever-present temptation; Flowing, easy-to-read English text with literal Maori translation; Colourful illustrations that are lots of fun and provide opportunities for conversations about family relationships, ethnicities, flora, fauna, colours and natural consequences; Day-to-day New Zealand content; English/Maori glossary for colours, and a simplified personal introduction that includes family relationships and friends.
Publisher : Nana's Shed Books
Pages : 28
Publication date : 2021-11-30
Subjects: Fiction, Non-fiction, Published in New Zealand, Children's & Young Adult, Māori, Māori Children's / Young Adult, NZ Picture Books, Te Reo Māori, Picture Books / Pukapuka whakaahua, Ruareo - Bilingual with Te Reo Māori