How Do You Say ‘Thank You’?
Karamia Muller, illustrations Mark Paterson
Published by Beatnik Publishing in hardback, RRP $24.99
Alofa and Filipo want to learn Gagana Sāmoa!
At bedtime, they ask Mummy and Daddy: ‘Can you teach us to say thank you?’ The answers to their questions introduce readers to the Sāmoan language and to Alofa and Filipo’s family and culture.
How Do You Say ‘Thank You’? is the first book in the Navigator series. The Navigator series introduces the Sāmoan language and Sāmoan values in a colourful and fun bilingual format. The combined use of English and Sāmoan empowers learners of the Sāmoan language to extend their understanding of and vocabulary in Gagana Sāmoa. How Do You Say ‘Thank You’? also features a visual and phonetic glossary to assist with learning.
About the author:
Karamia Muller was born in Honiara, Solomon Islands and she is of Samoan heritage. After graduating from Architecture School at the University of Auckland she practiced as an architectural graduate before returning to complete a Masters of Architecture in Research. That research into indigenising architectural practices serves as a compass for the ‘Navigator’ book series. Karamia is the youngest of five children. She is known as Aunty Kiki to seven nieces and nephews. She still loves to do handstands.
It is Samoan Language Week 26 - 30 May 2014
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