A joyful and accessible introduction to Te Reo Māori for the whole whānau, My First Words in Maori is the perfect book for families wanting to begin speaking Māori together at home.

Created by respected Māori language advocate and broadcaster Stacey Morrison, and beautifully illustrated by Ali Teo and John O'Reilly, this engaging first words book helps tamariki and parents naturally build confidence with everyday Te Reo Māori vocabulary.

Filled with vibrant, detailed illustrations labelled in both Māori and English, each page introduces familiar concepts and first words children encounter as they begin to communicate, explore their surroundings, and connect with the people and places around them. The richly illustrated scenes encourage discussion, pointing, naming, and interactive learning making language learning feel playful and natural.

Topics explored throughout the book include:

• Tinana — Body
• Whānau — Family
• Whare — House
• Wāhi Tākaro — Places to Play
• Tātatāhi — The Beach
• Marae — The Marae
• Food, animals, colours, everyday objects, and much more

Thoughtfully designed for parents and tamariki to enjoy together, this book supports early language development while helping bring the beauty of Te Reo Māori into everyday family life. Whether you are beginning your own language journey or looking to nurture bilingual learning from an early age, this is a wonderful resource to return to again and again.

A meaningful addition to any home library, classroom, kōhanga reo, or thoughtful gift for growing whānau.

Dimensions:
27cm x 21cm