Fakatai La!
Rangi is going to Sifa’s house for a Niue lunch. But Rangi is such a fussy eater. Can Sifa convince her to try new things?
About this resource
Series: Learning languages - Haia!
Reading year level: Year 7–10
Category: Fiction
Topics: Fakafeleveia / introductions, tau fakafetuiaga he magafaoa / family relationships, tau mena kai / food
Fakatai La!
Words by Lynn Lolokini Pavihi
Illustrations by Dede Putra
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