Lower Hutt Secret Santa
Toha atu toha mai / I share with you, you share with me
Enough - A story about community by author Sarah Johnson and illustrator Deborah Hinde is a beautifully written and illustrated picture book that aligns with our kaupapa.
Enough Fundraiser
About the book
Nearly enough,
sort of enough,
almost enough ...
In Hana’s street there is not enough. Until Hana decides to do something about it.
Although Hana’s attempts to help are in the beginning successful, when winter comes, then hardship, she is unable to meet everyone’s needs. At the point where she despairs, her family and the neighbours she has helped step in and offer to give her a hand. By pulling together they build a resilient community in which everyone has enough.
Enough is a story about community, kindness and the power of helping hands. This book is also a way for younger children to reflect on and make sense of what has happened in the current pandemic, through story.
Enough is a resource that whānau and teachers can use to discuss and explore what it means to be a community, and ways to respond and look after each other in times of need.
It is also an uplifting story, with beautiful pictures that reflect the communities where many New Zealanders live, allowing children to see themselves and their place on the page.
Enough and Hutt Santas
A few year ago, I was at the library with my niece and nephew and happened upon this beautiful book. Reading it was so meaningful to me as a person trying to support my community. I immediately ordered several copies for children in my life and one to give to Kokiri Marae Pātaka Kai. Our local Pātaka Kai set up an amazing Kaupapa Māori food parcel service during covid. This book was a way to give a beautiful book to children in my family and to share my passion for supporting our community with them.
As I was reflecting on our kaupapa for Hutt Community Secret Santa, I thought of this book and what it means to be. I didn't have any copies of my own because I was so excited to share the book with others. Before I was going to check out my cart, I e-mailed Deborah Hinde and expressed how much her book means to me and how it ties in with our Hutt Community Secret Santa. I asked her if there was any way that she could help us with our project. I was beyond delighted to hear her response. She offered to partner with us so she can still give $1 from each book sold to Feed the Kids in Whaingaro and support the amazing creative projects author Sarah Johnson and Deborah as an illustrator are doing. Deborah's kindness and generosity in supporting our fundraising effort adds another layer of magic for me. I am so excited to share this beautiful book with others in my community. It is a great gift and buying from us supports our project.
How do I buy books?
For Wellington pick up
People can buy books directly from Kokiri Marae Pātaka Kai shop at 33 Wise Street, Wainuiomata. It is open Monday-Wednesday 9-2pm and Thursday 9-12pm. Rita and Amy can arrange delivery of books within Wellington. Books are $20 and $12 from each sale goes to Kokiri Marae Pātaka Kai for presents for children and Christmas hampers.
Order direct
Deborah Hinde has generously created a separate link for supporters of our Secret Santa outside of the Wellington region or for people who prefer to have the book shipped directly. You can shop Deborah's beautiful store and support our Secret Santa. Deborah will generously give $12 from every copy of Enough bought through this link to Kokiri Marae Pātaka Kai. You can also choose to buy a Pay It Forward book for children in our secret santa! The children will receive a beautiful and meaningful book and we will receive $12 to give to the Pātaka Kai for presents and food hampers to spread some Christmas joy.
Want to help?
Contact rita@huttcommunity.co.nz to get more information on the project