Traditional Maori Legends: Ngā Tai Kōrero by Warren Pohatu
21.00 NZD
Category: Maori Myths and Legends
Tai Korero means 'the currents of speech', a reference to the Maori tradition of oral storytelling. This colourful book retells in simple form Maori stories and myths that have been passed down over centuries. Among the fourteen stories from around New Zealand are old favourites like 'Maui and the Fish ...Show more
Manawa Hine: He Wahine e Tohe Ki Te Tai / Women Who Swam Against the Tide (Four Tupuna Wahine Stories in Te Reo and in English) by Kuini Rikihana
45.00 NZD
Category: Maori Myths and Legends
Koia tenei, ko Manawa Hine, te hua o te ringa auaha o Kuini Rikihana, kaituhi o te Illustrated Maori Myths and Legends. He paki matatoa e whakatairanga ana i nga mahi whakahirahira a etehi wahine Maori aumangea i te ao o Hinemoana. Ara a Kahe Te Rau o te Rangi, ka kauria e ia te au kino i te po hei whak ...Show more
Te Kohu Atahu by Xoë Hall
22.00 NZD
Category: Te Reo Maori Language
TeacherTalk has published our second book! Ka tūpono atu a Uenuku ki te tau o tōna ate i roto i tētahi kohu nō ao kē. Ka taea tonutia e te tangata me tōna tau rerehua te huna i tō rāua aroha ki a rāua anō? Me noho tonu rāua rānei ki ō rāua ake ao? He me whatu, whakatauira hoki e Xoë Hall.
How The Kiwi Saved The Forest (magnetic story)
38.00 NZD
Category: Maori Myths and Legends
The forest is in danger and the birds are the only ones who can save it. What will the Kiwi do to save the day? Each image is printed on card and laminated with a small magnet on the back. Story printed on card included. Each legend comes in a flax kete to keep everything together easily. Illustrated b ...Show more
Maui & The Giant Fish (magnetic story)
38.00 NZD
Category: Te Reo Maori Language
Māui won’t take no for an answer, especially when it comes to fishing! Māui takes his brothers on a fishing trip that only legends and land are made of. Each image is printed on card and laminated with a small magnet on the back. Each legend comes in a flax kete to keep everything together easily. I ...Show more
Swim: The Story of Hinemoa and Tutanekai by Chris Szekely (Retold by)
24.00 NZD
Category: Maori Myths and Legends
In the legend, Hinemoa lives by Lake Rotorua and Tutanekai on the island, Mokoia. Hinemoa falls in love when Tutanekai plays the flute, but Hinemoa's father considers him unsuitable. They vow to be together, and every night on the island,Tutanekai plays his flute to guide Hinemoa to him. With no canoe, ...Show more
Maui and Other Maori Legends: 8 Classic Tales of Aotearoa by Peter Gossage
40.00 NZD
Category: Maori Myths and Legends
A beautiful collection of artist Peter Gossage's beloved Maori myths, in one stunning volume. Peter Gossage's memorable retellings of Maori oral myths have captivated the children of New Zealand for generations. Their dramatic and distinctive illustrations with minimal yet evocative language form a powe ...Show more
Maui and the Secret of Fire (#3 Tales of Aotearoa) by Donovan Bixley; Darryn Joseph; Keri Opai
20.00 NZD
Category: NZ Picture Books | Series: Tales of Aotearoa
In the third of his Maui books, Donovan Bixley re-tells the story of how Maui captured the secret of fire. The traditional tale but with Donovan’s unique twist and trademark humour. The pictures are bright and bring their own level of humour to the book.
Te Hopu a Māui i a te Rā / How Māui Slowed the Sun (Maori-English) by Peter Gossage; Nā Merimeri Penfold i whakamāori
21.00 NZD
Category: Te Reo Maori Language
Peter Gossage's award-winning Maori myth is now available in a bilingual Maori-English edition, featuring Merimeri Penfold's translation.He poto rawa nga ra, he roa rawa nga po. Oti ana i a Maui he whakaaro e ata rere ai te ra i te rangi.He putanga reo Maori-reo Pakeha o tenei tino pakiwaitara o Aotearo ...Show more
Battle of the Mountains by Peter Gossage
21.00 NZD
Category: Maori Myths and Legends
Three mountains battle against Tongariro to win the love of his wife, Pihanga. Find out how Tongariro banishes Taranaki, Tauhara and Putau to the positions they stand in today when he overcomes their approaches to Pihanga. Make the mountains using the outlines in the back of this book, and fight your ow ...Show more
How Maui Defied the Goddess of Death by Peter Gossage
21.00 NZD
Category: Maori Myths and Legends
Maui wonders what it would be like to live forever. He enters the Goddess of Death and discovers stars, heavens and the gods. Missing his people, he is sent home by the highest god, Rehua, who gives him the special gift of being able to transform himself.
Hinepau by Gavin Bishop
20.00 NZD
Category: NZ Picture Books
Hinepau looks different and is banished as a witch. But when her people are punished for neglecting traditional customs it is Hinepau's wisdom that brings forgiveness to them.