Aroha's Garden Of Stars: A Māori Tale of Love, Loss and the Matariki Stars

A comforting Māori children's book about love, grief, and the Matariki stars.

Aroha is devastated when her cat Maia dies. But under the rising stars of Matariki - the Māori New Year - she dreams of four guiding stars who help her create a magical garden of memories.

This beautifully illustrated story introduces children to:

• Matariki (the Māori name for the Pleiades star cluster)
• The idea that loved ones become stars (whetūrangitia)
• Core Māori values like whānau (family), connection, and remembrance.