My First Board Book Series

Learning animal names in English and te reo Maori is fun and interactive with this vibrant board book from award-winning illustrator Donovan Bixley.

What can you see on a day at the zoo? A lion (raiona), an elephant (arawhana), or a panda (pana pea)? A DAY AT THE ZOO is a fun and engaging collection of all your favourite animals from around the world. Perfect for Kiwi kids!

"Early concept boardbooks and picture books are essential as a way to both teach children language and begin their lifelong love of books." - The Sapling

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My First Board Book: My Body

by Donovan Bixley

Published 23 July 2019

When you look in the mirror what do you see? Eyes (nga whatu), ears (taringa), nose (ihu), mouth (waha) and more. With a fun and engaging action page at the end, this is a perfect for Kiwi kids!

"Early concept boardbooks and picture books are essential as a way to both teach children language and begin their lifelong love of books." - The Sapling

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My First Board Book: Under the Sea

by Donovan Bixley

Published 23 July 2019

What can you see Under the Sea? A ginormous whale (tohora) or a tiny scallop (tipa)? UNDER THE SEA is a fun and engaging adventure that is perfect for Kiwi kids!

"Early concept boardbooks and picture books are essential as a way to both teach children language and begin their lifelong love of books." - The Sapling

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A Day at the Beach

by Donovan Bixley

Published 30 January 2018

Name all the things you can see down by the sea in English and te reo Maori with this vibrant board book from award-winning illustrator Donovan Bixley.

What can you see on a day at the beach? A sandcastle (pa kirikiri), some waves (ngaru), or a lifeguard (kaikauhauora)? A DAY AT THE BEACH is a fun and engaging seaside excursion that is perfect for Kiwi kids!

"Early concept boardbooks and picture books are essential as a way to both teach children language and begin their lifelong love of books." - The Sapling

*** Love this book? Check out My First Board Book: A Day at the Zoo ***

My First Board Book: Animals

by Donovan Bixley

Published 25 October 2016

A wonderfully illustrated Donovan Bixley board book for learning animal names in both English and te reo Maori.

Featuring cow (kau), horse (hoiho) and sheep (hipi), but also bat (pekapeka), gecko (moko papa) and morepork (ruru). Perfect for Kiwi kids.

"Early concept boardbooks and picture books are essential as a way to both teach children language and begin their lifelong love of books." - The Sapling

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My First Board Book: Colours

by Donovan Bixley

Published 25 October 2016

The iconic Kiwi song, Ma is White, is given the Donovan Bixley treatment and made into a wonderful first board book. The book also includes additional colours not covered in the song, so readers can can expand their Maori vocabulary.

Shapes

by Donovan Bixley

Published 8 August 2017

A wonderfully illustrated Donovan Bixley board book for learning shapes in both English and te reo Maori.

Including the circle (porowhita), diamond (taimana) and stars (whetu). Perfect for Kiwi kids.

"Early concept boardbooks and picture books are essential as a way to both teach children language and begin their lifelong love of books." - The Sapling

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Things That Go!

by Donovan Bixley

Published 8 August 2017

A wonderfully illustrated board book for learning machine names in both English and te reo Maori, featuring a fire engine (waka tinei ahi), a train (tereina) and the essential one . . . a digger (wakakari). Perfect for Kiwi kids!

This fun and educational book from award-winning illustrator Donovan Bixley is full of things that fly, things that float and THINGS THAT GO!

"Early concept boardbooks and picture books are essential as a way to both teach children language and begin their lifelong love of books." - The Sapling

*** Love this book? Check out My First Board Book: My Body ***