Author(s): Noel Bartley

Social studies

Do you know what tivaivai are? They are the beautiful and intricate multi-coloured patchwork bedspreads that are an outstanding part of Cook Islands life. These quilts are made with love and care by Cook Islands women to celebrate and mark important occasions, such as weddings, baptisms and haircutting ceremonies.
In this book you can study the climate, population, social structure, unique ceremonies and the importance of religion to the adults and children who live on the fifteen islands that make up the Cook Islands, a goup of islands that are renowned for their beauty and the friendliness of their people.