Row, Row, Row Your Waka

A joyful journey through waiata and imagination By Rebecca Larsen!

Join Kiwi, Pūkeko, and Hoiho as they set out on an adventure in their waka! This beautifully illustrated book blends the timeless tune of Row, Row, Row Your Boat with te reo Māori, creating an engaging and fun experience for tamariki.

Why We Love It

Interactive Adventure: Tamariki can sing, act out the rowing motions, and even add their own musical flair using instruments. The familiar melody makes it easy to dive right in!

Bilingual Learning: The story supports tamariki te reo Māori in a way that’s accessible and fun, nurturing their language skills and cultural connection.

Audio Extras: The included CD and QR code offer both te reo Māori and English versions of the waiata, making it perfect for singalongs at home, in the car, or anywhere.

How Can You Use It?

At Home: Gather the whānau for a singalong, complete with rowing motions or creative dance moves.

In the Classroom: Use it as a teaching resource for introducing te reo Māori, exploring our Aotearoa culture, or incorporating movement into lessons.

Group Activities: Perfect as a fun group warm-up to get everyone singing and moving together.

Why It’s a Must-Have

Whether you’re a parent, teacher, or caregiver, Row Row Row Your Waka is:

A Fun Learning Tool: Encourages tamariki to explore te reo Māori while enjoying the magic of music and movement.

Perfect for All Ages: Little ones will love the actions and rhythm, while older tamariki will deepen their language and cultural understanding.

A Wonderful Gift: Ideal for anyone passionate about nurturing te Reo Māori and our unique Aotearoa perspective - send it overseas, and it’s a goodie for the nieces or nephews, neighbours or grandies - they’ll love it!

Hop into your waka and row into a world of fun, learning, and connection! With its catchy tune, te Reo Māori connect, and interactivity, Row Row Row Your Waka is a treasure that tamariki will want to enjoy again and again. Grab your copy today and let the adventure begin!