Let's Go, Te Rākau Pūriri

Let’s Go, Te Rākau Pūriri (The Pūriri Tree) is a gentle, rhyming picture book that weaves te reo Māori, environmental science, and emotional learning into a heartfelt story about care, responsibility, and restoration.

Set in a peaceful ngahere, the story introduces readers to the mighty Pūriri tree and the many forms of life it supports, before following a curious kōtiro iti whose small mistake leads to a forest fire.

Through the support of her whānau, firefighters, and community, the child learns about forgiveness, kaitiakitanga, and making things right.

Celebrating aroha, tūmanako, and the healing power of nature, the book encourages young readers to care for Papatūānuku while reminding them that mistakes are part of learning and growth.