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Voices from the village  by Jennifer Faraimo-Dakuna

Voices from the village

Jennifer Faraimo-Dakuna

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"We acknowledge the traditional Indigenous owners of the land and regions of: Gladstone, Queensland, Australia, the people of Gooreng Gooreng, Bailai and Gurang tribes; Blackwater, Central Highlands, Queensland, Australia—Ghungalu people; Cranborne, Melbourne,...

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The Cook Islands crab race  by June Allen

The Cook Islands crab race

June Allen

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A charming story about a little crab which wants to join with the others in a crab race. The crab race, where hermit crabs scramble across to a rope circle in order to get to the sea, is a traditional game in the Islands. In this development of the original...

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Tiseniko ì Tonga  by June Allen

Tiseniko ì Tonga

June Allen

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Tiseniko goes for a ride along the shore in Tonga on a borrowed bike.

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Germans in Samoa, 1860-1914  by Kasia Renae Cook

Germans in Samoa, 1860-1914

Kasia Renae Cook

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"In the nineteenth century, the Navigator Islands of Samoa became the home of thousands of German immigrants looking for a better life. From runaway or shipwrecked sailors to planters, missionaries, and mail-order brides, each individual had a story and a...

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Ko'ai teia? = Who is this?  by Sandra Fatu Nu'u

Ko'ai teia? = Who is this?

Sandra Fatu Nu'u

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"Pasefika Kids in Books aims to encourage the retention of Pasifika languages. Using rhyme, relevance & reading to encourage the use of fa'asamoa in our children's lives."--Publisher description.

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Ka 'inangaro au 'i te... = I like to...  by Sandra Fatu Nu'u

Ka 'inangaro au 'i te... = I like to...

Sandra Fatu Nu'u

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"Pasefika Kids in Books aims to encourage the retention of Pasifika languages. Using rhyme, relevance & reading to encourage the use of fa'asamoa in our children's lives."--Publisher description.

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Tatau  by Sean Mallon

Tatau

Sean Mallon

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When Tatau was first published in 2010, Mark Adams' renowned images documenting a great Polynesian art tradition were a revelation. It told the story of the late Sulu'ape Paulo II, the pre-eminent figure of modern Samoan tattooing. A brilliantly innovative and...

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'Ea'a teia 'apinga kangakanga? = What toy is this?  by Sandra Fatu Nu'u

'Ea'a teia 'apinga kangakanga? = What toy is this?

Sandra Fatu Nu'u

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"Pasefika Kids in Books aims to encourage the retention of Pasifika languages. Using rhyme, relevance & reading to encourage the use of fa'asamoa in our children's lives."--Publisher description.

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'Ea'a teia kai? = What food is this?  by Sandra Fatu Nu'u

'Ea'a teia kai? = What food is this?

Sandra Fatu Nu'u

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"Pasefika Kids in Books aims to encourage the retention of Pasifika languages. Using rhyme, relevance & reading to encourage the use of fa'asamoa in our children's lives."--Publisher description.

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Tupou 1 ko e tu'i laione 'o Tonga  by Tevita Paula Lavulo

Tupou 1 ko e tu'i laione 'o Tonga

Tevita Paula Lavulo

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Book is about Tupou 1 king of Tonga. Born 1797 to 1893. Gave independence to the commoners 4 June 1862. Set up the Tongan Constitution 1875 and Tonga became a Constitutional Monarchy. Set up Parliament and Prime Minister and Cabinet and Judiciary. Treaties...

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Constructing Sa-Moana contextual theology  by Ama'amalele Tofaeono

Constructing Sa-Moana contextual theology

Ama'amalele Tofaeono

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"This book is an initial attempt to develop and construct an effective methodology of doing contextual theology. Drawing from the indigenous and post-modern strands of Sa-Moana cultural and religious traditions, this work has exposed, critiqued and established...

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Fuesina o le tala lelei  by author Ama'amalele Tofaeono

Fuesina o le tala lelei

author Ama'amalele Tofaeono

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Theological topical book.

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Tokelau toku tupuaga fakapelepele = Tokelau my treasured heritage

Tokelau toku tupuaga fakapelepele = Tokelau my treasured heritage

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"Twelve Tokelau young people worked with teacher-writer, David Riley, to bring you this book... The stories they've written demonstrate their immense pride in being of Tokelau heritage. You'll read about a beloved ancestor, a trip to Tokelau, making pagikeke...

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Vāsifika

Vāsifika

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Pasifika families living with autism share their lessons, heartbreaks and dreams of awareness and acceptance. This book is an open invitation to connect, to talanoa, to strengthen the va and give hope to families living with autism.

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O le a le meata'alo lea? = What toy is this?  by Sandra. author. Fatu Nu'u

O le a le meata'alo lea? = What toy is this?

Sandra. author. Fatu Nu'u

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A bilingual book encouraging the use of every day Samoan language, helping readers to teach themselves by using simple English translations to assist.

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O le a le mea'ai lea? = What food is this?  by Sandra. author. Fatu Nu'u

O le a le mea'ai lea? = What food is this?

Sandra. author. Fatu Nu'u

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A bilingual book encouraging the use of every day Samoan language, helping readers to teach themselves by using simple English translations to assist.

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Sparky n te tabo n takaakaro  by Michael Koini

Sparky n te tabo n takaakaro

Michael Koini

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Sparky the dog goes to the playground to find a friend to play with, but not everyone in his village wants to be friends. E nako n te tabo n takaakaro te kamea ae Sparky, ma akea temanna n ana kaawa ae e kan iraorao ma ngaia. Your purchase of this book...

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Te moan bong n te reirei  by Cynthia Knox

Te moan bong n te reirei

Cynthia Knox

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Uureei! Uureei! Ai ana moantai n reirei Timmy. E rangi n ingainga ni kaaitiboo ma ana tiareirei ao n reiakinii bwaai aika a mwaiti. Your purchase of this book supports Library For All in its mission to make knowledge available to all, equally.

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Ana utuu Shari ae tabetabe  by Jo. author. Seysener

Ana utuu Shari ae tabetabe

Jo. author. Seysener

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Nina's new baby sister Shari makes everyone very busy! E katabetabeia kaain aia utu, tarin Nina ae e uareereke. Your purchase of this book supports Library For All in its mission to make knowledge available to all, equally.

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Te Tia Reirei  by Cynthia Knox

Te Tia Reirei

Cynthia Knox

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Te tia reirei bon te aomata ae e kaokoro. A kona n reireiniko ni wareware ao ni koroboki, ao ni karekeia naba raoraom aika a boou n te reirei.Your purchase of this book supports Library For All in its mission to make knowledge available to all, equally.

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Te on ae Tawa n tain te kaboo  by Dulce Wefin

Te on ae Tawa n tain te kaboo

Dulce Wefin

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E ira te kaboo birimwaaka te on ae Tawa! A iri naba raoraona ni kaungaa nanona.

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E a boo iraua?  by Bridgette Mirio

E a boo iraua?

Bridgette Mirio

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Learn to tell the time as we watch the clock from breakfast time to bed time.Reireiniko n ataa te tai man taraakin te tai man te kaingaabong ni karokoa tain te matuu.Your purchase of this book supports Library For All in its mission to make knowledge available...

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Bibitakin Te Ang  by John Kaupa Gonapa

Bibitakin Te Ang

John Kaupa Gonapa

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As the seasons change, our environment changes. During a drought, it is hard to grow food and life can be hard, but soon the rains will come again. E bibitaki ara enwaaromenta man bibitakin te tai. N tain te rongo, a boni kangaanga karikirakean taian aroka n...

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Oku ou 'ofa' I hoku fāmili  by Deborah Sanerivi

Oku ou 'ofa' I hoku fāmili

Deborah Sanerivi

Picture book

At the heart of Pacific Peoples is their love for and devotion to their Family. Ma'au Books have created the second book in their series and the heart of the story is "I love my family and my family loves me". This book uses simple, repetitive sentences in...

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Noqu matavuvale  by Deborah Sanerivi

Noqu matavuvale

Deborah Sanerivi

Picture book

At the heart of Pacific Peoples is their love for and devotion to their Family. Ma'au Books have created the second book in their series and the heart of the story is "I love my family and my family loves me".This book uses simple, repetitive sentences in...

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Ou te alofa i lo'u aiga  by Deborah Sanerivi

Ou te alofa i lo'u aiga

Deborah Sanerivi

Picture book

At the heart of Pacific Peoples is their love for and devotion to their Family. Ma'au Books have created the second book in their series and the heart of the story is "I love my family and my family loves me". This book uses simple, repetitive sentences in...

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Ou te fiafia e =  by Sandra Fatu Nu'u

Ou te fiafia e =

Sandra Fatu Nu'u

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A bilingual book encouraging the use of every day Samoan language, helping readers to teach themselves by using simple English translations to assist.

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O ai lea? = Who is this?  by Sandra Fatu Nu'u

O ai lea? = Who is this?

Sandra Fatu Nu'u

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A bilingual book encouraging the use of every day Samoan language, helping readers to teach themselves by using simple English translations to assist.

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Pasifika navigators

Pasifika navigators

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"Pasifika Navigators are constantly trying to find their place in the world while still wanting to find, reconnect and honour who they are, what they are and everything that comes with this. Pasifika students across Aotearoa share their dreams, aspirations,...

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Scar of the bamboo leaf  by Sieni A. Moghbelpour

Scar of the bamboo leaf

Sieni A. Moghbelpour

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"Walking with a pronounced limp all her life has never stopped fifteen-year-old Kiva Mau from doing what she loves. While most girls her age are playing sports and perfecting their traditional Samoan dance, Kiva finds serenity in her sketchbook and...

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A matter of conscience  by Jerry Singirok

A matter of conscience

Jerry Singirok

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"This book is my personal story of my childhood upbringing on a remote island in the Pacific ocean, then a rare opportunity to venture out into the greater world and was educated electing to join the military. It was an exciting career training travelling and...

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I am not your Eve  by Devika. author. Ponnambalam

I am not your Eve

Devika. author. Ponnambalam

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"A polyphonic novel of Teha'amana, Tahitian muse and child-bride to Paul Gaugin, from her point of view conveyed through the myths and legends of the islands. 'A feminist masterpiece.'"-- Publisher description.

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Local  by Jessica. author. Machado

Local

Jessica. author. Machado

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"A powerful, lush memoir about a Hawaiian woman who ran away from paradise to discover who she is and where she belongs. Born and raised in Hawai'i by a father whose ancestors are indigenous to the land and a mother from the American South, Jessica Machado...

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Project 313  by Richard Shortland-Cooper

Project 313

Richard Shortland-Cooper

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PROJECT 313. I challenged myself as an artist to create an artwork everyday on what inspired me that day and wrote a little blog about it. I planned to start on Mothers day and finish on Mothers day the following year. Monday to Saturday and rest on Sundays...

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Learning Fijian through bathtime  by Deborah Sanerivi

Learning Fijian through bathtime

Deborah Sanerivi

Picture book

'Learning Fijian through bathtime' follows the routine of a mother bathing her two children following some fun in the mud. This book uses simple, repetitive sentences in Fijian and English to help our preschool/early school reader learn and identify body...

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Tapuaetai  by Clinton Hewett

Tapuaetai

Clinton Hewett

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"This story is of how a parent saved the life of his child by concealing his footprints with his own, expressing a parent's unconditional love for their child and giving the name Tapuaetai, or One Foot Island, to this famous motu"--Author's website.

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Marouna  by Clinton Hewett

Marouna

Clinton Hewett

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"Marouna is a bilingual Cook Islands Māori and English language book that tells the story of a warrior named Marouna. Born in Rarotonga, Marouna is summoned by his grandfather, who lives in Aitutaki, to come to Aitutaki and rescue the people from a group of...

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Cook Islands  by Jean Tekura Mason

Cook Islands

Jean Tekura Mason

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Cook Islands children in New Zealand will see themselves reflected in this book, and all readers can learn about life and nature in this part of the Pacific. Cook Islands - Kuki 'Airini sets out the seven interconnected pillars that guide Cooks Islands life,...

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Samoa  by Dahlia Malaeulu

Samoa

Dahlia Malaeulu

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Samoa explains the fundamental values of Fa'asamoa (Samoan life), including connection to 'aiga, nu'u (village), land and religion. It shows how families in Samoa live, how they are educated, and how they celebrate and commemorate through dance, music and...

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Sāmoan proverbs = Alagā'upu ma Muāgagana a Sāmoa  by Tuiātaga Fa'afili A.L. Fa'afili

Sāmoan proverbs = Alagā'upu ma Muāgagana a Sāmoa

Tuiātaga Fa'afili A.L. Fa'afili

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This collection of more than 1,000 Samoan Proverbs and Proverbial sayings (Alaga'upu / Muagagana), with translations in English, serves as a useful reference for Samoan oratory, poetry and formal speeches. A Alaga'upu is one that has a story from which the...

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Hiʻiaka and Panaʻewa by Gabrielle Ahuliʻi

Hiʻiaka and Panaʻewa

Gabrielle Ahuliʻi

Graphic novel

Hi'iaka wants to make the forests of Hawai'i safe for travelers. But she'll have to battle an evil lizard named Pana'ewa and his army to do it. With a little help from her sister and some special powers, she's ready for a great battle.

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Rescuing JFK  by Alan C. Elliott

Rescuing JFK

Alan C. Elliott

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"Rescuing JFK is the story of the PT-109's dramatic rescue in World War II - told from the perspective of the Solomon Islands Scouts who saved the crew. In this story, future president John F. Kennedy's boat (PT-109) is rammed by a Japanese destroyer and sunk...

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The art of Talanoa  by Sitiveni Halapua

The art of Talanoa

Sitiveni Halapua

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Sitiveni Halapua served as Director of the Pacific Islands Development Program at The East-West Center, Hawaii, 1991-2010 and as Secretary General of the Pacific Islands Conference of Leaders and its Standing Committee, 1992-2010. It was in the execution of...

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Maui  by Greg (Travel writer) Archer

Maui

Greg (Travel writer) Archer

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Filled with practical tips and local know-how, this travel resource provides full-color photos and detailed maps that bring to life the top activities and unique experiences, the best local flavors, outdoor adventures and more.

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Straight up  by Ruby Tui

Straight up

Ruby Tui

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"After a childhood filled with neglect Ruby yearned for another path. Determined not to let her upbringing limit her, she survived abuse, drugs and tragedy to become one of the most successful women's rugby players in the world. The explosion of women's rugby...

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King  by Hau Lātūkefu

King

Hau Lātūkefu

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"The son of first-generation Tongan immigrants, Hau drew on the legacy of his name (meaning 'King') to become one of the nation's most influential musical artists. But the best stories often come from the humblest beginnings. A promising junior rugby player,...

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O ratou na veitavaleni  by Tuipulotu Vugakoto

O ratou na veitavaleni

Tuipulotu Vugakoto

Picture book

Ilaisa and Isikeli are brothers. As Alena, their cousin, walks past them on their way to school; the boys easily notice the sweet fragrance of the oil Alena used that morning. So they ask Alena if they can be given the same strong scented oil. When Alena comes...

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Handcrafts of the Solomon Islands  by R. S. (Robert S.) author. Austin

Handcrafts of the Solomon Islands

R. S. (Robert S.) author. Austin

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Photographs of a wide range of artefacts made from wood, shell and woven fibre, from the various islands of the Solomons.

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Pacific islands portraits

Pacific islands portraits

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"This book seeks to show what life in the Pacific Islands meant to a number of people who lived it between the early years of the nineteenth century and the outbreak of the First World War"--Preface.

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White Sunday  by Litea Fuata

White Sunday

Litea Fuata

Picture book

"Sina loves White Sunday, it's special Samoan day to celebrate kids. And this year is going to be the best one ever, Complete family , lots of food and adventure."--Back cover.

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Pacific Islands  by Jane Va'afusuaga

Pacific Islands

Jane Va'afusuaga

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"The islands of Samoa are full of rich history and culture. Describes the history, customs, geography, and culture of the people who live there, and provides authentic vocabulary words for an immersive experience. Includes a glossary, index, and bibliography...

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Call it courage  by Armstrong Sperry

Call it courage

Armstrong Sperry

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Based on a Polynesian legend, this is the story of a youth who overcomes his fear of the sea and proves his courage to himself and his tribe.

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Pacific educators speak  by Fuapepe Rimoni

Pacific educators speak

Fuapepe Rimoni

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"This book helps non-Pacific educators inform their work with Pacific learners and their families. There are differences in understandings of the values important to many Pacific people between Pacific and non-Pacific heritage educators...This book will be...

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Ko e Ngafa 'o e Fefine pea mo e Tangata Tonga' = The essence of a Tongan woman and man : duties and responsibilities  by Princess of Tonga Angelika Lātūfuipeka Tuku'aho

Ko e Ngafa 'o e Fefine pea mo e Tangata Tonga' = The essence of a Tongan woman and man : duties and responsibilities

Princess of Tonga Angelika Lātūfuipeka...

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HRH Princess Angelika Lātūfuipeka Tuku’aho gracefully imparts insight to the essence of a Tongan woman and man is best reflected in their duties and responsibilities. The Book further elaborates on the proper ways a Tongan woman and man are to fulfill their...

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Fodor's Maui  by Laurie Lyons-Makaimoku

Fodor's Maui

Laurie Lyons-Makaimoku

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"Whether you want to hike in Maui's bamboo park, watch for whales, or walk on a black sand beach, the local Fodor's travel experts in Maui are here to help! Fodor's Maui guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you...

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Fiji  by Tarisi Sorovi-Vunidilo

Fiji

Tarisi Sorovi-Vunidilo

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"The islands of Fiji are full of rich history and culture. Describes the history, customs, geography, and culture of the people who live there, and provides authentic vocabulary words for an immersive experience. Includes a glossary, index, and bibliography...

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Tonga  by Ruth Toumu'a

Tonga

Ruth Toumu'a

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"The islands of Tonga are full of rich history and culture. Describes the history, customs, geography, and culture of the people who live there, and provides authentic vocabulary words for an immersive experience. Includes a glossary, index, and bibliography...

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Dwayne Johnson  by Ma Isabel (María Isabel) Sánchez Vegara

Dwayne Johnson

Ma Isabel (María Isabel) Sánchez Ve...

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"In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the true story of Dwayne Johnson. Born into a family of Samoan and Black wrestlers, little Dwayne travelled with his parents and watched his...

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Fono  by Peter Swain

Fono

Peter Swain

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"[This book] tells the story of the development of Samoa's unique system of governance, and of those who have fought for power and shaped the development of the Independent State of Sāmoa, from first settlement through German colonisation and New Zealand's...

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HEAL!  by Simone Kaho

HEAL!

Simone Kaho

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"HEAL! is Tongan-Pakeha author Simone Kaho's second poetry book. HEAL! close tracks multiple points of trauma, sexual violence, violation of boundaries in the workplace, at community service, as a child, and ever-present colonial dominance. How it infiltrates...

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The road less travelled  by Evelina Aupito Iuliano Williams

The road less travelled

Evelina Aupito Iuliano Williams

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"This memoir chronicles my upbringing in Samoa, migrating to New Zealand and in the 1980's and navigating motherhood. A life-altering event happened to me in 2016 which nearly left me paralyzed. What I thought was a cursed turned out to be the launching pad on...

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Le'o o e Pasifiki = Voices of the Pacific

Le'o o e Pasifiki = Voices of the Pacific

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"Story is vital. It carries the collective experience of humanity and expresses and shapes who we are. When our own four children were pre-schoolers, nearly all children’s books were Pālangi-centric. I couldn’t find any that included Tongan characters, Tongan...

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Punky Aloha  by Shar Tuiasoa

Punky Aloha

Shar Tuiasoa

Picture book

"Punky loves to do a lot of things--except meeting new friends. She doesn't feel brave enough. So when her grandmother asks her to go out and grab butter for her famous banana bread, Punky hesitates. But with the help of her grandmother's magical sunglasses,...

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Mata Lulu  by Lani Wendt Young

Mata Lulu

Lani Wendt Young

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"A collection of 10 fiction stories from Samoa for children. Ranging from fantasy, adventure, 'spooky', historical, sci fi, family slice of life, and humorous. Written in English but with some basic Samoan words and commonly used phrases throughout, always...

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Ko e pongipongi fo'ou  by Emeli Sione

Ko e pongipongi fo'ou

Emeli Sione

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Tongan version of A New Dawn Story: Emeli Sione shares her Dawn Raid story to help us understand the real impact of this dark time in our history. With valuable lessons for all New Zealanders, A New Dawn provides us with hope on our journeys of equality,...

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Nights of the moon  by Johnny Frisbie

Nights of the moon

Johnny Frisbie

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"Imagine growing up on one of the most beautiful but isolated spots on earth - a tiny atoll in the South Pacific, located in the Cook Islands. Nights of the Moon is a coming of age story set on Te Ulu o Te Watu, better known as Puka-Puka. A young island girl...

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Out of the egg = Fofoa mai le fuamoa  by Tina (Christina) Matthews

Out of the egg = Fofoa mai le fuamoa

Tina (Christina) Matthews

Picture book

"You think you know the tale of the Little Red Hen. You think you know how it ends. But in this story everything changes when the hard-working Red Hen lays a perfect white egg. And out of this egg comes a chick with a mind of her own. Here is a beautiful book...

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Pe‘e Māori  by Jon Tikivanotau

Pe‘e Māori

Jon Tikivanotau

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"Pe‘e Māori — Traditional Cook Islands Chants is a unique collection of various types of intonation with revelations on their use and symbolic meanings. The sacred dignity in customary welcome, ceremonial decorum, title investitures, traditional haircutting,...

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Fodor's Oahu  by Powell Berger

Fodor's Oahu

Powell Berger

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"Whether you want to visit beautiful Waikiki Beach, surf the big waves on the North Shore, or snorkel at Hanauma Bay, the local Fodor's travel experts in Hawaii are here to help! Fodor's Oahu guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations,...

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Indigenous Pacific Islander eco-literatures

Indigenous Pacific Islander eco-literatures

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"In this anthology of contemporary eco-literature, the editors have gathered an ensemble of a hundred emerging, mid-career, and established Indigenous writers from Polynesia, Melanesia, Micronesia, and the global Pacific diaspora. This book itself is an...

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Na loga voivoi nei bubu Salote  by Tuipulotu Vugakoto

Na loga voivoi nei bubu Salote

Tuipulotu Vugakoto

Picture book

The story takes us through the steps of how to weave mats of different kinds, starting with harvesting the pandanus (voivoi) leaves, boiling and putting them out in the sun to dry. The green colour gives way to a beige-whitish colour. They are then scraped...

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Na qoli vonu  by Mosese Uluicicia

Na qoli vonu

Mosese Uluicicia

Picture book

The story is about how young boys paddle out in their canoes to catch turtles. They learn how to immobilise the turtle in the sea by turning it over before the group lift their catch into the canoe. Some important values that this story teaches include working...

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O Tomu kei Popi  by Alitia Sila Temo

O Tomu kei Popi

Alitia Sila Temo

Picture book

Every morning Tomu goes out to feed their pigs. This particular morning, he does not know that his dog, Popi, is following him. All the pigs are resting sleepily as Tomu pours the food in the food trough. Suddenly, Popi starts barking. The startled piglets run...

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Na Sisi Ni Qele  by Vika Nasome

Na Sisi Ni Qele

Vika Nasome

Picture book

After continuous rain for almost 2 months, a landslide occurs beside the Dilkusha Girls School near Nausori. The main road is blocked because of the landslide. Sushil raises the alarm, rings the bell, and the Matron directs all students to go into a classroom....

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Jone na dautataro  by Ratu Semi Seruvakula

Jone na dautataro

Ratu Semi Seruvakula

Picture book

Jone is picking up breadfruit leaves near his home. Then enters Taito, an elderly member of the village. Jone invites Taito to come and have a rest in his house. Taito thanks Jone for his kind invitation but he needs to attend a village meeting. And the lali...

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O Mosese kei Viliame  by Sainimere Rauqeuqe

O Mosese kei Viliame

Sainimere Rauqeuqe

Picture book

Mosese and Viliame are brothers. They live with Bu Sera, their grandmother, in Navivi, Nadroga. Bu Sera sells bananas by the roadside. One day after school the boys were very hungry, they decided to barter two (2) coconuts for four (4) bananas with their...

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Na volivolitaki ena makete  by Tuipulotu Vugakoto

Na volivolitaki ena makete

Tuipulotu Vugakoto

Picture book

Chung and Tevita are close friends who live in Waibau, Naitasiri. They attend Sawani Primary School. On Saturdays they help their parents by selling root crops and vegetable from their farm. They sell those in the Suva market. They ensure that they give out...

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Na keda vuata  by Vika Maloni

Na keda vuata

Vika Maloni

Picture book

In Fiji we are fortunate in the abundance of fruits that we can harvest right throughout the year. The ten fruits listed in this book are all sweet and luscious to consume, and most of them can be made into dessert (banana) and jam. The story hopes to create...

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Hawaii

Hawaii

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"From deciding when to go, to choosing what to see when you arrive, this is all you need to plan your trip and experience the best of Hawaii, with in-depth insider information on must-see, top attractions like sun-drenched Waikiki Beach and the Hawaii...

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Gridiron capital  by Lisa Uperesa

Gridiron capital

Lisa Uperesa

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"Since the 1970s, a "Polynesian pipeline" has brought football players from American Samoa to Hawaii and the mainland United States to play at the collegiate and professional levels. In Gridiron Capital Lisa Uperesa charts the cultural and social dynamics that...

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Kapaemahu  by Hinaleimoana Wong-Kalu

Kapaemahu

Hinaleimoana Wong-Kalu

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"An Indigenous legend about how four extraordinary individuals of dual male and female spirit, or Mahu, brought healing arts from Tahiti to Hawaii, based on the Oscar Award-contending short film. In the 15th Century, four Mahu sail from Tahiti to Hawaii and...

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Coconut  by Constance L. Kirker

Coconut

Constance L. Kirker

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"From curries to creamy pina coladas, a delectable global history of the many culinary incarnations of the coconut. The flavor and image of the coconut are universally recognizable, conjuring up sweet, exotic pleasures. Called the Swiss army knife of the plant...

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Saturday Movies = Hele'uhila Tokonaki  by Sione Tapani author. Mangisi

Saturday Movies = Hele'uhila Tokonaki

Sione Tapani author. Mangisi

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"This is a short reader written in Tongan and English about the excitement and fun of going to the movies screened in villages throughout Tonga. It can be read by anyone proficient in Tongan and is designed for students already learning Tongan. In the second...

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Na siganisucu nei Marica  by Vika Nasome

Na siganisucu nei Marica

Vika Nasome

Picture book

The coming together of Marica's friends and relatives to celebrate her birthday. Strengthening of relationships is taught from a young age. Togetherness, cooperation, looking out for others are some of the values taught in this story.

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Sonnets for Sio  by Scott Hamilton

Sonnets for Sio

Scott Hamilton

Book

Scott Hamilton wrote these poems as letters to the sculptor and painter Visesio Siasau. The poems look back on adventures the two shared amidst the jungle ruins and kava bars of Tonga, and discuss the alternately violent and beatific history of that nation....

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A new dawn  by Emeli Sione

A new dawn

Emeli Sione

Book

"Emeli Sione shares her Dawn Raid story to help us understand the real impact of this dark time in our history. With valuable lessons for all New Zealanders, A New Dawn provides us with hope on our journeys of equality, justice and healing as Pasifika in New...

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Pacific vegan  by Vittoria Pasca

Pacific vegan

Vittoria Pasca

Book

"A journry to discover the tasty and nutritious plants that Pacific has to offer. In this cookbook by Fiji-based nutritionist Vittoria Pasca you'll finfd over [forty] delicious recipes together with an explanation [of] why they are good for you."--Back cover.

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Ross Taylor  by Ross Taylor

Ross Taylor

Ross Taylor

Book

"When an athlete with an exceptional record of achievement and longevity comes to the end of their career, the numbers can speak for themselves. Ross Taylor has scored the most runs, made the most centuries and taken the most catches by a New Zealander in...

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Motutapu  by Benjamin Work

Motutapu

Benjamin Work

Book

"Artists' book of photographs and paintings about three islands all named 'Motutapu', from Tamaki Mākaurau, Tongatapu and Rarotonga. The artists have visited each island over the last four years. Benjamin Work has responded with series of paintings and Brendan...

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Pa and the dolphins  by Jillian. author. Sobieska

Pa and the dolphins

Jillian. author. Sobieska

Book

Pa, a Rarotongan Cook Islander, is an ocean swimmer from island to island in Polynesia. His swim from Moorea to Tahiti is 22 kilometres. Pa's story reaches a cliimax when he is caught in the surging ocean current. 1985 was the year he did this amazing swim at...

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Declaration

Declaration

Book

"Declaration: A Pacific Feminist Agenda, edited by Ane Tonga, gathers together some of the Pacific's leading activists, scholars and critical thinkers in a dynamic discussion about Pacific feminisms in the visual arts, shared histories, literature, cosmologies...

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No excuses  by Dave Letele

No excuses

Dave Letele

Book

"The amazing true story of Dave “the Brown Buttabean” Letele and how he turned his life around. Dave Letele’s incredible life has taken him from footy to failure, crime to community, fat to fit and riches to rags -- and back again. Today, he is an...

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Rough lives speak  by issuing body. Street Poets & Artists Collective Enterprise

Rough lives speak

issuing body. Street Poets & Artists...

Book

"Rough Lives Speak, the anthology by Street Poets & Artists Collective Enterprise. SPACE is made up of eight poets and an artist--seven poets published in this book. Voices in this book speak straight from the heart of former rough sleepers honed through...

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Lei loves ; by Dahlia Malaeulu

Lei loves ;

Dahlia Malaeulu

Picture book

"Lei Loves - introduces festive greetings from Mother's Day to Happy New Year, and culminates in wishing Leia 'Happy Birthday'. "--Provided by publisher.

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Lāuga  by Sadat. author. Muaiava

Lāuga

Sadat. author. Muaiava

Book

"Lāuga or Sāmoan oratory is a premier cultural practice in the fa‘asāmoa (Sāmoan culture), a sacred ritual that embodies all that fa‘asāmoa represents, such as identity, inheritance, respect, service, gifting, reciprocity and knowledge. Delivered as either...

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Hooked = Sa mātau  by David Riley

Hooked = Sa mātau

David Riley

Book

There's lots of different ways to catch fish. You can use a net, a trap, even your hands. Characters in this story used a magic hook to catch more fish than they'd ever seen. That's when the trouble began ...a Samoan legend retold"--Back cover.

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Playing with fire = Ta'alo i le afi  by David Riley

Playing with fire = Ta'alo i le afi

David Riley

Book

"Fire is one of the most precious elements we know. You can cook with it. You can dry things with it. You can even sit around it and tell stories like this one. But how did fire get to Samoa?"--Back cover.

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Malie is ma'alahi!  by David Riley

Malie is ma'alahi!

David Riley

Book

"Malie was born with deformed feet. Some people might think that's a disability. Not Malie. Find out how his deformed feet become his superpower"--Back cover.

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The secret cave = Koe 'ana fakapulipulí  by David Riley

The secret cave = Koe 'ana fakapulipulí

David Riley

Book

"Naua was an expert fisherman who found an underwater cave. Naua had a feeling his cave would be helpful one day. And so it did. Find out what happened in The Secret Cave - Koe 'Ana Fakapulupuli, a Tongan legend retold by David Riley"--Back cover.

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