Client: Kaahu Kids

Service: Lightning Launch Shopify Website Project

Goal: A simple, heartfelt online store to share Tama’s story and make it easy for families and schools to buy the book.

The Challenge

When author Kirsty came to me, she was in the middle of an incredibly challenging year. Her young son, the inspiration behind her children’s book, had spent months in intensive care. By the time the first shipment of books arrived, Kirsty needed a website — fast.

She had her story, her purpose, and a heartfelt kaupapa behind it. What she didn’t have was time or mental space to spare.

The Solution

In just two weeks, I designed, built, and launched kaahukids.co.nz, a simple yet powerful Shopify site that captured the warmth, strength, and aroha at the heart of Tama’s story.

The design reflected the book’s gentle illustrations and hopeful message, while the setup made it easy for customers to order, pay, and share their reviews.

The Result

The result? Lots of books sold and a flood of five-star reviews from whānau, grandparents, and teachers across Aotearoa – all touched by Tama’s story.