The Puppet Box: Maori Language Version
By (Author) Moira Therese Wairama
Illustrated by Bruce
Scholastic New Zealand Limited
Scholastic New Zealand
25th June 2007
New Zealand
Children
Fiction
823
Winner of Storylines Notable New Zealand Books: Picture Books 2008
Paperback
32
When Rua begins kindergarten he is very shy, so the teacher introduces him to a kiwi puppet. Kiwis are also shy, she says, and encourages him to play with the puppet. The next day brings a different puppet, the following day another, and each one gives Rua the courage to participate in the other children's activities. Finally, at the end of the week a new girl starts - and she is very shy. Rua takes her to the puppet box...