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White Moko
'The most powerful book I have read for some time.'
- Bob's Book Blog.'Now he, (Tim), has written a memoir, White Moko, subtitled Stories from my Life, which gives some of the personal background to common themes running through his work: dealing with violence and abuse, and fighting to achieve goals, such as gaining self-respect and a sense of purpose in life. All of this is a remarkable achievement. It becomes amazing when measured against his early life, described in White Moko. The very fact that Tim Tipene is alive today is amazing. Every event in his young life seemed to destine him for drugs, despair and suicide.'
- Trevor Agnew, Magpies Magazine NZ.
One Tree House, 2020
For ebook visit https://books2read.com/white-moko
Rona Moon
'My picture book of the year,' - Catherine Woulfe, The Spinoff.
No 1 on the top 10 books for kids at the Auckland Libraries, Dec/2020.
Listed as one of the 50 Best Kids’ Books by the NZ Listener, 2020.
'Everything looks so small from up here,’ said Rona.
‘I know,’ Whaea beamed. ‘Even the reasons we felt angry seem so little.’
The beloved myth of Rona and the Moon comes to 21st-century Aotearoa in English and Māori in Tim Tipene’s sensitive telling, strikingly illustrated by Tai Tokerau artist Theresa Reihana.
Rona Moon gets angry with everyone — her brother, her Nana and Papa — and then one night she calls the moon stupid! Taken to meet her ancestor Whaea Rona on the moon, she learns a lesson in how to control her temper.Oratia Books, 2020
Mrs Battleship
'Tipene's stories of how he found jewels of wisdom and love in a world that had no place for him are heart breaking. Adults will need tissues. This is a book that every teacher should read too. While we all hope we never have to teach a child with an upbringing like the one Tipene had, we also all hope we will be remembered as a Mrs Battleship too.
There are plenty of funny moments too. It's easy to forget this is primarily a children's book. Younger readers will laugh out loud and nod in agreement. Tipene's cheeky side comes through.'
- Rebekah Fraser, NZ Booklovers
Mrs Battleship is a collection for junior readers: vignettes from Tim's primary school years - which do not feature in White Moko.
One Tree House, 2019
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- Warrior Kids
Self Control and Social Skills for Children and Teens
The renowned child centred class where the focus is on personal development. Warrior Kids is a high impact, full on, non-stop adventure for children, involving games and challenges where students become champions of life.
Tim has provided Warrior Kids to communities and schools for 27 years, taking referrals from community and government agencies, and changing the lives of thousands of children and their families.
Actor Teuila Blakely talks Warrior Kids
A Toolbox for Life
There's nothing like it!
A Place where
Children Want to Be
For more information visit the Warrior Kids site.
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Rona Moon
25.99'My picture book of the year,' - Catherine Woulfe, The Spinoff.
Everything looks so small from up here,’ said Rona.
‘I know,’ Whaea beamed. ‘Even the reasons we felt angry seem so little’
The beloved myth of Rona and the Moon comes to 21st-century Aotearoa in English and Māori in Tim Tipene’s sensitive telling, strikingly illustrated by Tai Tokerau artist Theresa Reihana.
Rona Moon gets angry with everyone — her brother, her Nana and Papa — and then one night she calls the moon stupid! Taken to meet her ancestor Whaea Rona on the moon, she learns a lesson in how to control her temper.Add to cartQuantity
White Moko
34.00'The most powerful book I have read for some time.'
- Bob's Book Blog.
A memoir from award-winning writer and inspirational speaker Tim Tipene. Raised in violence, the product of rape, Tim not only survived, he found how to accept and then overcome the hurt... to achieve the ultimate revenge - a successful life. Tim founded the Warrior Kids programme 26 years ago. His courses now empower families and children and this memoir is a recollection of his life from child to adult and shows what led to him choosing a different path for himself.Add to cartQuantity
Warrior Kids Hoodie - Adult
55.00Warrior Kids Hoodie Adult.
Black.
Sizes available: M, L, XL, 2XLAdd to cartQuantity
Mrs Battleship
22.00Mrs Battleship is a collection for junior readers: vignettes from Tim's primary school years - both funny and sad, such as when he realised that not all children suffered as he did - a light-bulb moment for him. There were several teachers in his journey that championed him, who saw what was happening at home - and they made a life-changing difference. This is a collection about truth and triumph. It contains helplines and free teachers notes on One Tree House's website - making it a ground-breaking book for reading aloud and class discussion.Add to cartQuantity
Maui - Sun Catcher
24.99A Storylines Notable book for 2017.
Imaginative, powerful and fun, Maui - Sun Catcher is award-winning author Tim Tipene's modern take on the classic story of Maui catching the sun, with vivid illustrations by well-known illustrator Zak Waipara and translated by Rob Ruha. This handsome hardback is in English and Maori.
Oratia Books, 2016Add to cartQuantity
Hinemoa te toa
24.99Received two awards at the 2009 LIANZA Children's Book Awards: Te Tohu Pounamu mo te wahanga Kaiwhakamaori and Te Tohu Taurapa mo te whahanga Pukapuka Pikitia.
Hinemoa was tough. 'I am a warrior,' she'd say, 'Hinemoa te toa - just like my ancestors.' Is there anything Hinemoa is afraid of. Illustrated by John Bennett. Published 2008 by Scholastic New Zealand.Add to cartQuantity
Warrior Kids T-shirt - Children's
28.00Warrior Kids T-shirt featuring the Taniwha from the award-winning Children's Book, Taming the Taniwha.
Black.
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Taming the Taniwha
24.99Selected for the White Ravens International Youth Library Catalogue as one of the world's top 250 children's books for 2002.
Named one of the top New Zealand picture books by Waikato University, 2010.
Tama needs to find out just how to tame the meanest, greenest taniwha he's ever met. A great book for kids to explore different methods of dealing with bullies and an effective tool to generate discussion. Illustrated by Henry Campbell. Published 2001 by Huia Publishers.Add to cartQuantity
Kura Toa Warrior School
24.99In this novel for young adults, Haki must confront his fears and find a way to answer the challenge to serve his people, to serve his land, to fight a Taniwha and, ultimately, to become a warrior. An imiginative expression of Tim Tipene's warrior philosophy. First published 2004 by Reed Publishing. Re-published 2009 by Oratia Books.Add to cartQuantityWarrior Kids T-shirt - Adult
35.00Warrior Kids T-shirt featuring the Taniwha from the award-winning Children's Book, Taming the Taniwha.
Black.
Sizes available: M, LAdd to cartQuantity
Bullie and Warriors
24.99Going to school is a misery for Sean. Whatever he does to avoid the school bully, Mark Thomas and his mates always catch up with him. Then the students join Warrior Kids, a programme that teaches leadership and self-control. So begins a journey for Mark and Sean that has a predictable outcome for one boy and a surprise for the other. This novel for 8 years and older is a realistic insight into school life as it is for many children. It offers strategies to address bullying for children on both sides of the problem. First published as Warrior Kids by Reed Publishing, 2006. Re-pub 2012, Oratia.Add to cartQuantity
Warrior Kids - Warrior Training for Children
44.99In 1994 Tim started the Warrior Kids programme and went on to provide it to communities and schools for over 20 years, changing the lives of thousands of children and their families. This book features the complete ten sessions of the Warrior Kids' in-school programme in an easy to use format. Focusing on bringing out the warrior within, the Warrior Kids programme draws on Maori warrior concepts and Eastern martial arts in a non-aggressive way designed to instill confidence, respect and self-control, leading children to become masters of their lives. Published 2009 by Oratia Books.Add to cartQuantity
Patu
24.99In this powerful novel for teenagers, 16-year-old Jahnine is having to fend for herself amidst a series of family misfortunes, with her mother in hospital battling cancer and her brother gone without a trace. Family legend has it that a Patu taken during the Land Wars by her great-great-grandfather has left a curse on them. Determined to return the Patu and lift the curse, Jahnine turns to a strange Maori boy, Andy, and follows him away from Auckland to try and put things right. Nothing turns out the way she imagines in this powerful, realistic novel.
Published 2012 by Oratia Books.Add to cartQuantity
Rewa finds his Wings
24.99Rewa works at a job he doesn't enjoy. He often imagines being a bird and flying away. His worried mother sends him to a Tohunga, a wise man. The Tohunga grants Rewa his wish. Rewa flits as a Piwaiwaka, swoops as a Kereru and dances through the air as a Tui. Then even the Tohunga cannot bring him back to earth as Rewa flies higher and higher. Illustrated by Jo Thapa. Published 2008 by Raupo Publishing.Add to cartQuantity
Haere, Farewell, Jack, farewell
9.99Picture Book Honour Award at the 2006 New Zealand Post Book Awards for Children & Young Adults.
Named one of the top New Zealand picture books by Waikato University, 2010.
A death is mourned, a birth is celebrated, and a little girl sees that life comes full circle. A poetic and moving tale by Tim Tipene, with evocative illustrations by Huhanna Smith. Published 2005 by Huia Publishers.Add to cartQuantity
The Wooden Fish
24.99A Storylines Notable Book for 2000.
Hanseni wants to help his mother and father but he's too little. Then one day the fishermen of the village return with no fish and the villagers have to go hungry. As each day passes there is still no food for the village. How can Hanseni help his village and make his father happy again? The Wooden Fish is a beautifully told story about a special gift from a son to his father. Illustrated by Jennifer Cooper.
First published 1996 by Learning Media. Re-published 1999 by Reed Publishing.QuantityAll options are out of stockAdd to cart- Storytime
Sit back, relax and listen to Tim read some of his books.
Rona Moon
Butterfly Tape from
Mrs Battleship
Hinemoa te toa
Taming the Taniwha
A playlist of Tim's readings.
Listen to an in depth interview from Radio NZ
where Tim's discusses his latest book, 'White Moko'. 2020
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