Weaving a beautiful narrative of heritage, culture and the enduring strength of family bonds, The Lost Words is a daughter's account of her mother's journey through the rich tapestry of te reo Maori
My Mum is collecting words.
You see, a long time ago,
lots of the words were left out or replaced.
Slowly they were forgotten.
A powerful and moving story that will appeal to young readers and adults alike.
*** FINALIST for the NZCYA's Best First Book Award ***
| ISBN: | 9781869715816 |
| Publication date: | 12th February 2026 |
| Author: | Kimberley Kearney |
| Illustrator: | Taylor Terewai Tiave |
| Publisher: | Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand an imprint of Little, Brown |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 24 pages |
| Genres: |
Children’s picture books |
Weaving a beautiful narrative of heritage, culture and the enduring strength of family bonds, The Lost Words is a daughter's account of her mother's journey through the rich tapestry of te reo Maori My Mum is collecting words.You see, a long time ago,lots of the words were left out or replaced.Slowly they were forgotten.A powerful and moving story that will appeal to young readers and adults alike.*** FINALIST for the NZCYA's Best First Book Award ***
The Lost Words features in the following genres: Children’s picture books
Paperback. £11.69, down from the £12.99 cover price. Print on Demand / Special Order.
The Lost Words was written by Kimberley Kearney and published by Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand an imprint of Little, Brown
The Lost Words has 24 pages
£11.69, reduced from £12.99. Print on Demand / Special Order.