Let's Go, Little Nīkau Palm
Let’s Go, Little Nīkau Palm is a lyrical picture book set in the ngahere of Aotearoa, following the quiet courage of a young Nīkau palm as it learns to stand strong through time, fire, and renewal.
Guided by manu, protected by elder nīkau, and watched over by Tāne Mahuta, the little palm faces a fierce summer blaze and discovers the power of resilience, community, and trust in the natural world.
Blending poetic rhyme with ecological knowledge, Māori concepts, and gentle reassurance, the story celebrates kaitiakitanga, whakapapa, and the slow, patient growth of native trees, showing young readers that even the smallest beginnings can endure and flourish when supported by whenua, whānau, and care for the land.
A 14-page illustrated picture book set in the ngahere of Aotearoa, Let’s Go, Little Nīkau Palm follows a young palm learning to stand strong through time, fire, and renewal. Guided by Tāne Mahuta, the story weaves gentle rhyme, ecological understanding, and Māori concepts to explore resilience, community, and care for the land.