The first title in our Storytime Books range is the Pepeha Cloth Book – a picture book for babies aged 0-12 months.

Inspired by the rich Māori tradition of pepeha, it is designed to encourage the sharing of whānau purakau/stories and connections.

Part of tikanga Māori, a pepeha is a way of introducing ourselves through connections to the people and places that are important in our lives.

Featuring striking black and white illustrations designed for babies’ developing vision, the Pepeha Cloth Book encourages families to spend time together telling their own stories to little ones, prompted by the pictures.

For babies and young children, every touch, every word, every shared moment holds profound significance and an opportunity for connection. The Pepeha Cloth Book helps to foster emotional closeness and cultural appreciation. With each picture, parents and caregivers can impart not only language skills, but also values and traditions.

The Pepeha Cloth Book helps to create a space where whānau bonds and a sense of security and belonging can deepen.

Pepeha Cloth Book is presented in a drawstring cotton bag for easy storage and beautiful gifting.

• Format: Cloth
• Publication Date: July 1, 2017
• Publisher: Storytime Foundation
• Country of Origin: New Zealand
• Pages: 10
• Dimensions (mm): 150x150x30. Presented in a drawstring cotton bag.