Kua rite koe? Ngā puka kōrero paki You Ready? Storybooks
Our storybook series follows a group of friends as they face dangerous weather events and natural disasters. From cyclones and tornadoes to flash floods and thunderstorms, the children use quick thinking, knowledge, and resilience to stay safe.
The stories take you to different communities - Māori, Samoan, Hindi, and Chinese - and teach you how to get ready too.
Animated versions
Create an immersive storytelling experience with our animated digital storybooks.
- Click a card below to open a storybook.
- Tap or click the page to start the animation.
- Use the bottom menu to adjust volume, sound effects and switch languages.
Tāwhirimātea’s Tornado (Te reo Māori / English)
A tornado approaches the market. Will the whānau know how to stay safe?
Surviving the flood (Hindi / English)
The weather forecast warns of rising waters. Can they stay safe before the flood hits?
Lupe and the mango tree (Samoan / English)
A cyclone is on its way, and Lupe and her family must act fast to stay safe.
Adventures with the Weather Gods (Chinese / English)
Giant stingrays and dragons are swooping across the sky. Can they survive the storm?