A grandchild asks their grandmother what the moko kauae (traditional chin tattoo worn by Māori women), means to her.
Her reply weaves in the whole family.
A simple story that includes past and present generations, designed to encourage discussion about the meaning of moko kauae for each person and their family.
The book includes a definition of Moko Kauae, and resource pages to stimulate further engagement.
Inhoudsopgave
Story – bilingual dialogue (Māori and English), between the grandchild and grandmother; Explanation of how the author came to write the story; Definition of Moko Kauae; Resource grid to design own Moko Kauae; World Map to research and draw where cultural groups with tattoos live.
Over de auteur
An uncle, a support worker, and former teacher, I have a passion for telling stories that will uplift, teach, and transport you to magical places.