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My Family Tree, My Whanau and Me – June Pitman-Hayes & Minky Stapleton

My Family Tree, My Whanau and Me is a joyful bilingual story that celebrates whanau, nature, and the special trees that connect us. Written by singer-songwriter June Pitman-Hayes and beautifully illustrated by Minky Stapleton, the story weaves together playful rhymes in English and te reo Maori, inviting tamariki into a world of imagination and belonging.

From pohutukawa to olive, flowering cherry to the humble apple tree that feeds its community, this book shows how family trees—both real and symbolic—nurture and connect children of all backgrounds. With humour, rhythm, and warmth, it encourages tamariki to embrace both their cultural heritage and their natural environment.

Key Features:

Bilingual story in English and te reo Maori

Celebrates family, whanau, and connection to nature

Playful rhymes and imaginative storytelling by June Pitman-Hayes

Illustrated with colourful, engaging artwork by Minky Stapleton

Perfect for reading aloud at home, in classrooms, or at kohanga reo

Author: June Pitman-Hayes
Illustrator: Minky Stapleton
Format: Soft Cover
ISBN: 9781775438687
Ideal For: Tamariki, whanau, early childhood educators, and readers of bilingual picture books

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