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Welcome to the English medium literacy instructional series teaching and learning resources for years 1 to 8.

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Kapa Haka
by Lisa Rangiaho and Kahurangi Rangiaho-Katipa
illustrated by Adele Jackson
When she joins the school kapa haka group, Marama feels nervous but is supported by her older sister and Whaea Mere. In this recount, Marama practises hard and is honoured to wear her nan’s pounamu for their performance.
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Te Pēpi Hou
by André Ngāpō
illustrated by Adele Jackson
Kāhu is nervous about a new baby coming. He misses Mum when she goes to the hospital and is not happy about having to spend so much time on his own when the baby first comes home. Then one day, the baby smiles at Kāhu, and his feelings about Āio change.
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Dinner for Greedy Cat
by Joy Cowley
illustrated by Robyn Belton
Delicious smells are wafting over the fence from the barbecue next door, and Greedy Cat just can’t resist …
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