Sky’s World
New Zealand Children’s Picture Book & School Workshop
Sky’s rainy day surprise:
A New Zealand Children’s picture
book
When Sky loses her treasured bead necklace in the garden, a rainy day turns into an unexpected adventure. Through a funny misunderstanding, a rain-dance, and a magical sun shower party, Sky discovers wonder, connection, and beauty in places she never thought to look.
A vibrant New Zealand picture book about imagination, problem-solving, family love, resilience, and finding wonder in everyday moments, created layer by layer with handcrafted collage artwork.
Schools & Libraries can order via Wheelers.
ISBN 9780473763701
The MeWe Power Dress:
Primary School Workshop
(Years 1 - 4)
Sky’s World brings learning to life through story. In this fully facilitated workshop for Years 1–4, tamariki step into the world of Sky’s rainy day surprise through a live read‑aloud that invites noticing, wondering, creativity, and connection. The story becomes the anchor for rich oral language, early mathematical thinking, and meaningful participation across diverse learning environments.
As Sky’s journey unfolds, learners help create her new MeWe Power Dress using fabric pieces chosen from the Four Hauora Buckets. Each piece represents something noticed in the story — and something about the learner. The result is a collaborative artwork that becomes the class’s shared story, celebrating contribution, creativity, and collective creation.
Free Printable Activity:
Sky & Pinky
Download a free, printable PDF activity featuring Sky and her cat, Pinky.
Originally created for the MeWe Exhibition in Westgate, Auckland — where Sky’s rainy day surprise and the MeWe Power Dress were first introduced — this screen‑free colouring and textile activity invites children to add fabric patches or create their own colourful design. A gentle extension to the story, it encourages imagination, participation, and hands‑on making at home or in the classroom.
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You can purchase the New Zealand children's picture book directly through the Sky's Worldwebsite for $30.00 or order copies via Wheelers Books for schools and libraries. ISBN 9780473763701
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The Auckland primary school literacy workshop offered through Sky's World provides a fully facilitated, curriculum-aligned experience for Years 1–4 students. Centred around the New Zealand children's picture book "Sky’s rainy day surprise" by Lee-Ann Mercer, the session includes a live read-aloud and a collaborative textile activity where tamariki help create the MeWe Power Dress using fabric pieces inspired by the story.
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Schools and teachers can check the Book a Visit page for workshop details or email Lee-Ann Mercer directly to secure a booking.