You are invited to join storyteller, gardener and early years arts educator Tanya Batt to celebrate her new pukapuka ‘Seasonal Storytelling – A calendar of story, drama, dance and song.’

This celebration will take place over the weekend of the 14 - 16th Febuary on Waiheke Island, with three different events.

Books will be available to purhcase at all three events. The book retails for $49.90 which includes access to more then 30 recordings of stories and song by Tanya Batt, Peter Forster and Craig Denham.

Friday 14th February 4.00pm - 5.30pm The Spirit of Waiheke Cottage - 92 The Esplanade, Waiheke Island

This is a fun interactive session for children and families and anyone else who likes stories, singing, dancing and creative activities.

We will be sharing content from the book, follwed by kai/food.

Please RSVP by clicking on the 'GET TICKETS" button and entering the number of people attending.

This event is free but will be limited to 80 people.

Saturday 15th February 11.00 - 11.30am The Ostend Market, Belgium St

This will be a short storytelling session for everyone at the markets. Books will be available to purhcase at the Lasavia Book Stall inside the hall.

Sunday 16th February 2.00 - 3.30pm The Waiheke Community Art Gallery, Oneroa

Tanya will be giving a talk about the kaupapa of her book. This event is suited to adults.

The book is a call from a pākehā perspective to celebrate our seasons using storytelling and the expressive arts in accordance with our taiao/environment, matauranga Māori and the rich and varied cultural traditions that form our hapori/communities.

The pukapuka was written to be used by all those working with our tamariki but its kaupapa speaks to all ages in a time when our heARTfelt connection to our taiao is critical.

The talk will be followed by refreshments and book signings.

Please RSVP by clicking on the 'GET TICKETS" button and entering the number of people attending. This event is free but an indication of numbers will help with catering.

Link to the book profile/purchase page here https://imagined-worlds.net/se...