Let's Go, Papatūānuku Mother Earth
Let’s Go, Papatūānuku / Mother Earth is a lyrical, hope-filled picture book that weaves science, imagination, and Te Ao Māori into an inspiring call to care for our planet.
When a wandering asteroid is gently diverted by Tama-nui-te-rā, the Sun, a glowing fragment lands beside Ru, a young girl who is shown Earth’s past, present, and possible future. Through visions of creation, loss, and renewal, Ru realises that the future is not fixed, rather it is shaped by the choices we make together.
With courage and joy, Ru shares her message with friends, grown-ups, and the natural world itself, sparking change and reminding us that tamariki are the kaitiaki of tomorrow.
Rooted in aroha, resilience, and responsibility, this story invites young readers to listen to the breath of nature and step forward with hope.
A 17-page illustrated picture book that blends science, imagination, and Te Ao Māori, Let’s Go, Papatūānuku / Mother Earth follows a young girl as she glimpses Earth’s past, present, and possible future. Through a hopeful, lyrical journey, the story invites young readers to reflect on care, responsibility, and the choices that shape our planet’s future.