This story is inspired by kai gathering on the beaches on either side of Okurei Point near Maketu. Lily Uivel’s illustrations perfectly capture the story’s strong sense of discovery and family fun. Also available in te reo Maori, Te Pikari Pipi.

“Shuffle to the left, then shuffle to the right. Twist your hips from side to side, with all your might. Wriggle and shuffle along with Mumma and Bubs as they do a happy pipi dance to gather kai from the moana for their picnic dinner with the whanau.”