Matariki Around the World: A Cluster of Stars, A Cluster of Stories by Miriama Kamo, Dr Matamua
34.99 NZD
Category: Children's Māori Books
A fascinating look at Matariki in New Zealand and around the world. The Matariki constellation (or Pleiades) is known by many different names and is seen and celebrated by many cultures around the world. This beautifully illustrated book features 9 stories that explore the Māori Matariki stars, and 12 s ...Show more
I te Timatanga / In The Beginning (20th Ann ed.) by Peter Gossage; Kāterina Te Heikōkō Mataira
21.99 NZD
Category: Children's Māori Books
In the beginning were Ranginui the father, and Papatuanuku the mother. The dual language creation myth of Maori legend is simply told in Peter Gossage’s vibrant style. Bold design and brief text recount the struggle of the children of Rangi and Papa as they try to part their parents and bring light to ...Show more
Māori Picture Dictionary (Kuwi & Friends) by Kat Quin; translation by Pānia Papa
34.99 NZD
Category: Children's Māori Books
Beginners Māori Language Picture Dictionary, for the whole family. From the #1 bestselling and award-winning author and illustrator of the Kuwi the Kiwi series, Kat Quin, comes a large scale, stunningly illustrated visual dictionary. Full of over 1000 basic words in te reo Māori and English, perfect fo ...Show more
Whakarongo ki ō Tupuna: Listen to your Ancestors by Darryn Joseph
25.99 NZD
Category: Children's Māori Books
One night in June 2016, Massey University language lecturer Darryn Joseph sat in a hospital room minding a teacher who had become a dear friend and mentor to him. Darryn wrote her a poem of appreciation, kissed her hand and said goodbye; the next day she passed away. That poem is contained in Whakarongo ...Show more
Together in Love: A Legend of Matariki by Xoë Hall
19.99 NZD
Category: Children's Māori Books
The loving embrace of Ranginui and Papatūānuku keeps the land in constant darkness. When their children discover there is light beyond their parents love, chaos is unleashed and the stars of Matariki are created. Woven and Illustrated by Xoë Hall. English version. Also available in full te reo Māori. ...Show more
Te Haerenga Maia Riripata I Te Araroa by Maris O'Rourke
19.99 NZD
Category: Children's Māori Books | Series: Lillibutt
E mokemoke ana a Riripata, nā konā ia ka ahu atu i Te Rēinga i tētahi haerenga roa kia toro ai ki ōna kaihana kunekune i te Rāihe Kararehe o Tāmaki Makaurau. Nōna e heke haere ana mā Te Araroa, ka tūtaki ia ki ētahi hoa, ka karo hoki i ētahi wero whakamataku.
Maui and Other Maori Legends: 8 Classic Tales of Aotearoa by Peter Gossage
39.99 NZD
Category: Children's Māori Books | Reading Level: very good
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
Tamatekapua (Book & CD) by Aunty Bea - Piatarihi Tui Yates
34.99 NZD
Category: Children's Māori Books
Tamatekapua was a young mischievous boy who lived in "Hawaiiki", with his brother Whakaturia they got into all sorts of mischief which led them to finally building a waka and taking some of their people in search of a new land and home in Aotearoa. The story tells about these times, the voyage and final ...Show more
Swim: The Story of Hinemoa and Tutanekai by Chris Szekely (Retold by)
23.99 NZD
Category: Children's Māori Books
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
How Maui Defied the Goddess of Death by Peter Gossage
20.99 NZD
Category: Children's Māori Books
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.
How Maui Found His Mother by Peter Gossage
20.99 NZD
Category: Children's Māori Books
Peter Gossage's vibrantly illustrated retelling of the tale of Maui's search for his mother. After being cast into the sea as a baby, Maui grows up being educated by Tama, his uncle, about the Maori gods, nature and the ways of mastering magic. As he gets older he begins to wonder who is mother is and o ...Show more
How Maui Found His Father and the Magic Jawbone by Peter Gossage
20.99 NZD
Category: Children's Māori Books
Maui wants to know two things- who is his father and where does his mother go during the day? One day he follows her and finds himself in the underworld.