Children often mix up the letters p, q and g when learning to read and write. This is common up to the age of 7 or 8 and also with children who have dyslexia. This is the story of a 'piggy' who wrote his name as 'qiggy' and the other animals laughed at him so he hides away in the forest and disguises himself. Then he makes a special friend, Chris the dinosaur. Chris has his own problems, and together they help each other to overcome their difficulties. The qiggy learns how to use the letters 'p' and 'g' correctly, and this is the beginning of his journey of self-discovery. This story will help children to recognise the letters p and g when reading, and to produce them correctly when writing, through repeated exposure to the shape and structure of the letters. The broader message of the story is that we can overcome frustrations and barriers through helping and supporting each other in life.

My First Words in Maori equips your whanau with the first words you need to speak te reo at home together With lively pictures labeled in Maori and English, each page introduces the concepts and words children use as they first begin to talk, get to know people and explore the world around them. Designed by Maori language a champion and broadcaster for parents and tamariki to read together, with plenty of detail in the illustrations to point out and name, scenes include: Taku Tinana/My Body, Taku Whanau/My Family, Taku Whare/My House, Wahi Takaro/At the Park, Tatahi/At the Beach, Te Marae/The Marae--and much more! This is the perfect book to bring the Maori language into your home and have fun with the kids on their language journey