Taketakerau: The Millennium Tree
Marnie Anstis

	Children Maori, History, NZ Society, Kiwiana, Natural History Price: $35.00 Availability: Now Format: 76pp 210mm x 270mm ISBN: 9781877577680 Add this book to your shopping bag

About the Book

A child listens to Koro and Grandma as they weave a tale about the life and times of the ancient puriri tree Taketakerau, the settlement and development of New Zealand, and world events that happened over the last 2000 years. 

Taketakerau still lives in a fine stand of native bush in the Hukutaia Domain, ten kilometres inland from Opotiki, in the Eastern Bay of Plenty, New Zealand.

Illustrated by Patricia Howitt and Kelly Spencer
This beautifully crafted book tells New Zealand’s story from over 2000 years. It cleverly aligns our growth as a country within the context of the world’s history. It is a multi layered resource that can be used with children and adults.  Patricia Howitt’s stunning illustrations work in harmony with the text to tell our unique story.  The Frankton staff are excited about using this amazing taonga in their classroom programmes.  Comments from staff... “This is the book I’ve been waiting for!” “This book will be a constant in my classroom, I can see how to use it for teaching history, art, reading, writing, geography, Te Reo and Tikanga Maori – it has it all!” 
Principal Judy Dixon, Frankton Primary, Hamilton

About the Author

Marnie and her husband Peter live on a farm near the Hukutaia Domain.  

Find more information about the book, author and artists at themillenniumtree.com