The Easy Read Book about the Treaty of Waitangi

This is a contemporary book about Te Tiriti o Waitangi in an easy-read style with beautiful illustrations and photographs. It contains a clear, concise history of Aotearoa from the 1835 Declaration of Independence to modern day protests and settlements.

It is accessible to all readers, with a summary of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and an illustrated list of te reo Maori words explained in plain English. The book is suitable for students, adults, and newcomers to New Zealand. It is an excellent resource for schools to support the Aotearoa New Zealand’s Histories Curriculum. See www.treatypeople.org/easyread for reviews.

Illustrations are an essential element of The Easy Read book about the Treaty of Waitangi so that readers can ‘read the story’ through the images. This makes the book suitable for reading aloud to younger children.