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My family tree grows over the sand.
Its droopy tendrils tickle my hands.
I'll pretend I'm a pirate sailing over the sea
on a ship I call 'hairy armpit' tree!
This story celebrates the family trees (both figurative and physical) of a diverse range of children. From pohutukawa, to olive, to flowering cherry, right down to the humble apple tree that feeds its community, each family has a special bond to its own tree.
My Family Tree is presented in both English and Maori; June Pitman-Hayes' original English version is translated into Maori by Kawiti Waetford. The illustrations are by Minky Stapleton. The accompanying song can be downloaded from all good digital sites.
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There's too much to do and too much to see."
It is George's bedtime and he is determined that sleep is NOT something he needs. He sneaks outside and, as he explores, he discovers a range of animals along the way, including a possum, owl, and frog, all of whom he persuades to play with him. But when it is his turn to hide, and he buries himself under some leaves, he begins to feel sleepy....
The illustrations are by Julia Hegetusch.
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