The Waka
Written by Jean Prior, illustrated by Gavin Bishop
Published by Scholastic NZ LTD 2005
ISBN Hardback: 1-86943-673-3
ISBN Paperback: 1-86943-684-9
Maori translation, ISBN Paperback: 1-86943-685-7
Translation to te reo by Katarina Te Heikoko Mataira
- Shortlisted for the NZ Post Children’s Book Awards 2006
- CLFNZ Notable Book 2006
This rhyming counting book tells the story of Noahs ark as
it might have happened in New Zealand. A Rangatira calls
a moa, two moreporks, three kiwi along with other NZ animals and birds onto
his waka,
out of the wind and rain.
