Lost in the Museum

• Another high quality children’s book from Te Papa Press. • Provides a deeper understanding of diverse treasures, including objects and specimens from Te Papa’s many collections. • Shows that museum treasures aren’t simply objects on display, but living objects with stories that connect us to people and the natural world. • Engaging and rich design. • Young readers will love the illustration style and modern-day language. • Key te reo Māori words and phrases are translated in-text.

An exciting, beautifully illustrated book set in the world of museum treasures.A visit to New Zealands famous national museum, Te Papa, launches a boy and his whanau on a magical adventure to find Papa after he gets lost. Hes gone missing inside one of the museums taonga (treasures), but which one? Will they find Papa before the museum closes? Searching with the help of a museum host, the family encounters moa, paddles a vaka, flees war-time Hong Kong and rides the famous Britten Bike. The informative stories, backed by expert research, show how we can make a connection (te hononga) with special objects. This gorgeous picture book is perfect for both reading out loud to younger children and for independent readers.