Mihi

Author(s): Gavin Bishop

Picture Books | Te Reo Maori | Books in Te Reo Maori

Board book. This beautiful baby book introduces ideas of me and my place in the world in the shape of a simple mihi or pepeha.


Mihi / mihimihi / pepeha: introducing yourself and making connections to other people and places.


Mihi is a simple book to share with babies and talk about their whānau and place in the world. Repeating colours and shapes show the connections between waka, mountain, iwi through to mama, papa and the baby reader. This book is an introduction for children of any age to their own pepeha—and to the idea of a pepeha.


Product Information

Finalist - 2021 NZ Book Awards for Children and Young Adults - Wright Family Foundation Te Kura Pounamu Award for Te Reo Maori

Gavin Bishop ONZM, Tainui, Ngati Awa, has published over 70 books internationally, translated into 12 languages. He has written for television and stage, as well as libretti for two children's ballets for the Royal New Zealand Ballet. Among the numerous fellowships and national book prizes that have been awarded to Gavin Bishop throughout his career, highlights are his Te Waka Toi Nga Tohu a Ta Kingi Ihaka/Sir Kingi Ihaka Award in 2018, recognising his lifetime contribution to strengthening Maori art and culture through his children’s books; The Arts Foundation’s Mallinson Rendel Illustrators Award in 2013; and the 2000 Storylines Margaret Mahy Medal for lifetime achievement and his distinguished contribution to children’s literature in New Zealand. He was made an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit in 2013, and President of Honour of the NZ Society of Authors.

General Fields

  • : 9781776573028
  • : Gecko Press
  • : Gecko Press
  • : June 2020
  • : books

Special Fields

  • : Gavin Bishop
  • : Board book
  • : 2008
  • : Maori
  • : 823.2