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Run, Rabbit | Playtime
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Part of an adorable series of bilingual books that follow the adventures of a playful and determined young rāpeti.
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Praise for E Oma, Rāpeti series
'This wee series about a playful rabbit is just the cutest. Each book introduces te reo Maori alongside English words for support.... I do love how these books capture the essence of early childhood... Again, this is another relatable story. We all know children who are too busy playing to go to the toilet. They will do anything rather than stopping but eventually, you just have to go! Both the author and illustrator, know how to make readers smile.'
BOOK TRAILERS 4 KIDS AND YA, APRIL 2023
'Here are three sweet and delightful rabbit books to enjoy with your tamariki. Te Wā Tākaro / Playtime, Te Rēhi / The Race, and Pō Mārie / Goodnight are simply told and beautifully illustrated tales of Rāpeti and friends. Te Wā Tākaro is told entirely in short pieces of dialogue, conveying an all-too-familiar experience of being too busy playing to go to the toilet. Te Rēhi involves a cast of supportive animal friends cheering Rāpeti on in a race—the best bit I think (spoiler alert!) is that Rāpeti doesn’t win... perfect for bedtime reading.
THE SAPLING, APRIL 2023
'What transforms these books, beyond playful stories and useful language tools, are Kimberly Andrews’ sublime illustrations. I have such a special attachment to Kimberly’s work having adored the illustrations she did for my Little Tales of Hedgehog and Goat. These recent examples strengthen my fanship. The animals are rendered in a heavenly warm watercolour effect and I just want to hug the books close.'
PAULA GREEN, NZ POETRY BOX, MAY 2023
BOOK TRAILERS 4 KIDS AND YA, APRIL 2023
'Here are three sweet and delightful rabbit books to enjoy with your tamariki. Te Wā Tākaro / Playtime, Te Rēhi / The Race, and Pō Mārie / Goodnight are simply told and beautifully illustrated tales of Rāpeti and friends. Te Wā Tākaro is told entirely in short pieces of dialogue, conveying an all-too-familiar experience of being too busy playing to go to the toilet. Te Rēhi involves a cast of supportive animal friends cheering Rāpeti on in a race—the best bit I think (spoiler alert!) is that Rāpeti doesn’t win... perfect for bedtime reading.
THE SAPLING, APRIL 2023
'What transforms these books, beyond playful stories and useful language tools, are Kimberly Andrews’ sublime illustrations. I have such a special attachment to Kimberly’s work having adored the illustrations she did for my Little Tales of Hedgehog and Goat. These recent examples strengthen my fanship. The animals are rendered in a heavenly warm watercolour effect and I just want to hug the books close.'
PAULA GREEN, NZ POETRY BOX, MAY 2023