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9780143503415

How Maui Found His Father and the Magic Jawbone order quantity
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Author: Peter Gossage
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Reprinted for a new generation, Peter Gossage's illustrated books bring these ancient maori tales to life.

In this tale Maui is happy to have found his mother but wants to find his father. He follows his mother into the underworld and discovers his father and grandfather. This is where is obtains the magic jawbone from his grandfather. The magic jawbone with which he tames the sun and fishes up land from the sea...

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Illustrated Myths and Legends of the Pacific order quantity
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Author: A. W. Reed & Jennifer Cooper (ill.)
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A.W. Reed’s classic collection of myths and legends from around the Pacific has been beautifully illustrated by Jennifer Cooper. Jennifer has thoroughly researched art forms from each island group, giving her illustrations cultural integrity. Included are legends from The Caroline Island, Chatham Islands, Cook Islands, Fiji, Hawaii, Marshall Islands, Nauru, New Britain, New Guinea, New Zealand, Niue, Palau Islands, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tahiti, Tonga and Vanuatu.

First published in 1969, the legends were reissued in 2000 with reproductions of the original line drawings from the first edition. Jennifer Cooper’s illustrations take the text to another level with her stunning interpretations of the stories.

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9780143504511

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Author: Queenie Rikihana Hyland Illustrated by Patrick Puru
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Queenie Rikihana Hyland here brings together a collection of her favourite Maori myths and legends - from the creation and the ever-popular mischief-making of Maui, to the great love stories of Hinemoa and Tutanekai, and Turongo and Mahinarangi. The stories are brought to life by the vivid illustrations of Patrick Puru. Illustrated Maori Myths and Legends is a stunning addition to any bookshelf, be that of a child or an adult. Experience it as part of a group being read to or read it alone - either way the stories and the illustrations will fascinate, interest and intrigue readers of all ages.

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9781869790349

Taming the Sun : Four Maori Myths order quantity
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Author: Gavin Bishop
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Written and illustrated by well-known children's writer and illustrator Gavin Bishop, Taming the Sun contains four stories - two well-known legends (Maui and the Sun and, Maui and the Big Fish) and two less well-known legends (Rona and the Moon and, Kahu the Taniwha).
Aimed at children with reading ages 3-7 years, these myths are simply and yet elegantly written. Gavin's characteristic sense of humour is evident in all of the stories, and they are exciting and resolved beautifully. Gavin allows the essence of the original myths to remain.
The illustrations are stunning - the different colour palette for each story and the strong mix of techniques create bold and beautiful images that integrate with the words in a powerful and meaningful way.

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9781869437626

In the Beginning order quantity
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Author: Peter Gossage
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The creation myth of Maori legend is simply told in Peter's stunning, illustrative style.
Bold design and brief text introduce the struggle of the children of Rangi and Papa as they try to part their parents and bring light to the world.

 
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Maori Animal Myths order quantity
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Author: Warren Pohatu
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Author: Gavin Bishop
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A sequel or companion book to 'Taming the Sun', Gavin Bishop's latest stunning book contains four more Maori myths, including two well-known legends (Maui finds his family and Maui and the goddess of fire) and two less well-known legends (Hatupatu and the birdwoman and Rata and his waka).Aimed at children 3-10 years, these myths are simply and yet elegantly written. Gavin's characteristic sense of humour is evident in all of the stories, and while each story is exciting and often a little bit scary, they are resolved beautifully. Gavin allows the essence of the original myths to remain while also re-telling them for a new generation of children. The illustrations are stunning - the different colour palette for each story and the strong mix of techniques create bold and beautiful images that integrate with the words in a powerful and meaningful way. 'Riding the Waves'is a collection that continues to take traditional myths to a new ... more

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9781869631628

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Author: Ron Bacon
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There is a rock in the sea near the city of Napier, this is the legend of how that rock came to be there.

Paperback - 16 Pages - 255 x 190mm - 4+ years

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9781869631680

The Woman whose Son was a Taniwha order quantity
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Author: Ron Bacon
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If you make a taniwha angry, who knows what he might do! The people living in Rotorua soon found out!

Paperback - 16 Pages - 255 x 190mm - 4+years

 
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9781869537395

Maori Tribes of New Zealand order quantity
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Author: Te Ara online encyclopedia
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Designed for the visitors market this book combines great photos of scenic New Zealand with maps, Maori art and history. Contributors include some of New Zealand's top historians.
A guide to the main Maori tribes written especially for visitors and students, combining great photos of scenic New Zealand with maps, Maori art and history. Written by New Zealand's top Maori historians, this is a perfect compact guidebook to the tribes of New Zealand.

 
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