Books & Booklets

New Zealand-Aotearoa was the official guest at the Frankfurt Book Fair. I went with Hana Publishing to showcase our collection of three books set in Polynesia. Legends from the Cook Islands, Hawaii and Aotearoa were printed in English. Other books printed, have been in Te Reo and English for the Ministry of Education New Zealand. Legends from the wider Oceania including Hawaii, as well as a Mayan story have been produced to engage young minds to enjoy the reading experience. A collection of three books about Goddess Hina won two awards. The Lianza Book Award and a Copy Right Award. Below is just a small selection of books I've illustrated.

Te Kuia Turehu o te Po me Ana Mokopuna

Maori Poetry book written by Anituatua Black

a Hineteiwaiwa

Cut paper Diorama book.

In a set of three books.

Birds of a Bubble

During Covid, The Crown- New Zealand commissioned an activity and story book for children in quarantine when entering the country.

Kehu- The Guide

A famous Maori guide called Kehu took the colonist surveyors on a journey.

Te Mata o Tuna

Set in the Cook Islands. The story of the coconut.

Te Haere Roa a Tohe

A story from 90 mile beach

Ka Roimata o Hinehukatere

I produce work for LIFT education and Hana Ltd on a regular basis. The commission is either a 6 or 7 page spread, a full color book, or prepared layers for animation. I am used to working in a few different teams made up of a graphic designer, head designer and commissioner.

School Resources

Teachers and Student resources. Playing cards, Posters, cards, books, animated stories

Maui-no tuawhakarere

The legend of Maui navigating his waka to Aotearoa

Frankfurt Book Fair

Hineteiwaiwa told in English