Author(s): Mataira

Children's Māori Books

Poutama loved all the birds who lived near his home. When he woke up in the morning Tui and Korimako would call from the forest, "Good morning Poutama!" One morning by the pond Poutama saw a pair of putangitangi, casually strolling about, bending their heads to peck at the grass . . . . .