He Iti te Kupu contains nearly 500 metaphors and similes that draw a comparison between something (often the natural world) and people, events or contexts.
First published in 2021 in Māori and English, with over 10,000 copies sold, He Iti te Kupu is now in available in a Māori-only edition, as highlighted on the cover strap (He Putanga Reo Māori). This new edition targets learners in Māori-medium schools and immersion classes, and proficient speakers who don’t need the support of English.
Divided into themes — including birds of the land and sea, parts of the body, acknowledgements, animals and insects — He Iti te Kupu is a proven resource for enriching spoken and written te reo at all levels.
The title derives from the proverb, ‘The words are small, yet their meanings are substantial,’ highlighting the importance of metaphors and similes in the landscape of te reo Māori.
Hona Black
Paperback, 124 pages
H: 210mm W: 148mm Spine: 8mm
Weight: 200 grams