NianNian Dreams to Explore the Great Wall

NianNian Dreams to Explore the Great Wall

Kaituhi
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NianNian, a curious crown-wearing cat, journeys across the Great Wall. Along the way, he learns history, meets a new friend, and discovers the joy of unity, dreams, and stories passed down through time

age4 - 6 tau te pakeke
emotional intelligence
Humanities & History
adventuredreamshistoricalexploration
Ngā Paki

This is NianNian — brave and bright, With dreams that soar beyond the night. He wears his crown and says with cheer, “The Great Wall’s tale — I must go near!”

He packs a map, a guide, a hat, A compass, snacks, and things like that.

He climbs a path of stone and sky, Where towers stretch and kites fly high.

He finds old bricks with marks and names, Of those who built through wind and flames.

He walks through mists and ancient trees, And feels the stories in the breeze.

He meets a child with books in hand, Who shares the tales of this great land.

They sit and read by lantern’s glow, Of emperors from long ago.

They laugh, they learn, they sing a song, Of unity that stands so strong.

“Great Wall,” he says, “you taught me well — Of hearts that build and dreams that dwell.”

“I learn with wonder, step by stone. I’m NianNian — the Wall feels like home!”

Ka pai pea ki a koe
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