Rangi and Papa/Matariki – New Zealand (L24/25)

Storyworld 2: Rangi and Papa/Matariki (Tonga)

Rangi and Papa is a 24-page retelling of a traditional tale from New Zealand – Level 24. The “flip” side of the book is Matariki – Level 25. Matariki contains 8 pages of information on both traditional and contemporary celebrations of Matariki or the Maori New Year.

Contents: New Beginnings, Matariki – Seven Facts, Living by the Seasons, Fun with Kites, Matariki Today.

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