Célestine Hitiura Vaite Célestine Hitiura Vaite i(A50528 works by)
Born: Established: 1966
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Tahiti,
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Society Islands,
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French Polynesia,
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South Pacific, Pacific Region, ;
Gender: Female
Arrived in Australia: ca. 1987
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1 y separately published work icon Koko and the Coconut Turia Pitt , Célestine Hitiura Vaite , Emilie Tavaearii (illustrator), Melbourne : Puffin , 2023 25428850 2023 single work picture book children's

'The first picture book from bestselling author Turia Pitt.

'From bestselling author, inspirational ironman, humanitarian and mother Turia Pitt comes this fun tale about a determined little crab who faces a big challenge. Written with Turia's mother, Celestine Vaite, the book celebrates their Tahitian heritage.

'Hello. My name is Koko. Today is a big day...

'"Go, Koko!"

'Cheer on Koko as he reaches for the sky - well, a very tall tree - and the ultimate prize... a hefty, juicy, scrumptious coconut. But when the going gets tough, will he be able to finish what he starts?' (Publication summary)
1 Mo'otua-Grandchild Célestine Hitiura Vaite , 2020 single work biography
— Appears in: Grandmothers : Essays by 21st-century Grandmothers 2020;
3 6 y separately published work icon Tiare : The Husband Who Didn't Deserve His Wife and Everything that Happened Next Tiare in Bloom : A Novel Célestine Hitiura Vaite , Melbourne : Text Publishing , 2006 Z1270912 2006 single work novel

'Now that Materena is a big star with her radio talk show, Pito can't help noticing some changes in his wife. She's spending more and more time at work and with her girlfriends instead of coming home to cook for him. And why does a Tahitian woman need to know how to drive, anyway? He tries to shrug it off, but when Materena gives him the silent treatment and doesn't come home after a night of dancing, Pito has had enough! How is he supposed to fix things with Materena when she doesn't even give him a chance?

'Luckily for Pito, his opportunity comes when a threemonth-old girl named Tiare–rumored to be their son Tomatoa's daughter–is left on the Mahis' doorstep. Anxious to pull his weight and set things right, Pito embarks on a hilarious and noble mission to prove himself to his granddaughter, his wife, and–most importantly–himself. TIARE IN BLOOM is the heartwarming story of a couple facing big changes on a small island–and a love that outlasts it all.' (Publication summary)
1 Pito's Congratulation Célestine Hitiura Vaite , 2005 extract novel (Tiare : The Husband Who Didn't Deserve His Wife and Everything that Happened Next)
— Appears in: Kunapipi , vol. 27 no. 2 2005; (p. 197-200)
6 8 y separately published work icon Frangipani Célestine Hitiura Vaite , Melbourne : Text Publishing , 2004 Z1142141 2004 single work novel humour
— Appears in: Reader's Digest Select Editions 2009; (p. 448-581)

'In Tahiti, it's a well-known fact that women are wisest, mothers know best, and Materena Mahi knows best of all–or so everyone except for her own daughter thinks. Soon enough, mother and daughter are engaged in a tug-of-war that tests the bonds of their love.' (Publication summary)
1 1 Materena Célestine Hitiura Vaite , 2000- series - author novel
1 Aunties and Mamas Célestine Hitiura Vaite , 2000 single work biography
— Appears in: The Canberra Times , 30 December 2000; (p. 3)
4 3 y separately published work icon Breadfruit Célestine Hitiura Vaite , Milsons Point : Bantam Books , 2000 Z813400 2000 single work novel

'When a drunken Pito proposes to Materena, she initially thinks it's just the booze talking. As she nevertheless starts planning, she juggles everyday life only to have Pito act as though he's forgotten his proposal.' (Publication summary)
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