My First Board Book: Shapes

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SKU: 9781869713478
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By Donovan Bixley

Series: My First Board Book

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A wonderfully illustrated Donovan Bixley board book for learning shapes in both English and te reo Māori. Including the circle (porowhita), diamond (taimana), and stars (whetū). Perfect for Kiwi kids. "Early concept board books and picture books are essential as a way to both teach children... Read More

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

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

Description

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

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

"Early concept board books 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: Shapes

A wonderfully illustrated Donovan Bixley board book for learning shapes in both English and te reo Māori. Including the circle (porowhita), diamond (taimana), and stars (whetū). Perfect for Kiwi kids. "Early concept board books 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?...

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781869713478

Publisher: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand

Format: Board book

Date Published: 08 August 2017

Country: New Zealand

Imprint: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 190.0mm

Height: 146.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 24

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About the Author

Donovan Bixley ONZM has sold hundreds of thousands of copies of his books in 31 countries and 18 languages, including te reo Maori. He has won awards for both his illustrating and writing and won the Children's Choice award in 2013. In 2021, he became an Officer of the Order of New Zealand. With over 100 books published, his unique style of illustration brings delight and joy to readers both young and old. He lives on the crater's edge of the greatest volcanic eruption in human history (also known as Lake Taupo, in New Zealand).

Music fills his spare time, alongside his wife and three daughters.

www.donovanbixley.com

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