Koro

(Board book)

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Koro is a warm and universal board book in te reo Mori about a day with grandad. The bond between grandfather and child is shown through big, beautiful images and simple Mori text. The child and their koro explore the daythey go for a walk, collect food from the garden, eat, tell stories, and snuggle up for a rest to finish.

Reviews

"It reminded me of my relationship with my koro; there were few words between us but plenty of unspoken love and tenderness."

Author Bio

Gavin Bishop ONZM, Tainui, Ngti Awa, is a leading Mori illustrator living in Christchurch, New Zealand. He has published over 70 books internationally and been translated into 12 languages. He has written for television and theatre, as well as a libretti for the Royal New Zealand Ballet. His awards include the New Zealand Childrens Picture Book of the Year multiple times, the Sir Kingi Ihaka award for lifetime contribution to Mori art and culture, and the Prime Minister's Award for Literary Achievement Non Fiction. Gavin Bishop ONZM, Tainui, Ngti Awa, is a leading Mori illustrator living in Christchurch, New Zealand. He has published over 70 books internationally and been translated into 12 languages. He has written for television and theatre, as well as a libretti for the Royal New Zealand Ballet. His awards include the New Zealand Childrens Picture Book of the Year multiple times, the Sir Kingi Ihaka award for lifetime contribution to Mori art and culture, and the Prime Minister's Award for Literary Achievement Non Fiction.