“You are born with magic….kindness….the power to understand the feelings of wild animals and insects….to talk to aliens…. All you have to do is believe in yourself….”
Heartfelt messages from young people for the future of Papatūānuku.
”Earth is not just a normal planet….it actually has a heart…. and you can talk to the earth for advice…
Voices of tamariki combined with vibrant colour illustrations of Aotearoa’s moana along with kupu Māori. Also includes a kuputaka (glossary) of featured wildlife.”
I Am You, Papatūānuku
Published 2025 by Little Love (children’s imprint) Mary Egan Publishing.
Supported by Creative NZ and Waitakere Ranges Local Board.
“‘Like the shadows of memory on a landscape, caught between lightness and darkness, the past and future, a beautifully cast tale of hope and resilience.”
Kōwhai and the Giants
Winner of the 2021 Best Picture Book and Best First Book Awards
NZ Book Awards for Children and Young Adults
Kōwhai first appeared from the golden glow of a beautiful flower... and her voice was the rain and the sea and the cry of a bird. Follow Kōwhai as she discovers a tiny seed’s hope to build a great forest.
Published 2021 by Little Love (children’s imprint) Mary Egan Publishing.
Supported by Creative NZ and Waitakere Ranges Local Board.
