Author: James CowanPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Fairies
Languages : en
Pages : 206
Book Description
Fairy Folk Tales of the Maori
Author: James CowanFairy Folk Tales of the Maori
Author: James CowanFairy Folk Tales of the Maori
Author: Fairy Folk Tales of the Māori
Author: James CowanMaoriland Fairy Tales
Author: Edith HowesPublisher:
ISBN: 9780243650590
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
The Cultured Chef
Author: Nicholas BeattyPublisher:
ISBN: 9780991477005
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 120
Book Description
A not-so-ordinary cookbook for kids filled with unique recipes, whimsical illustrations, and stories about fascinating people and places in all corners of the globe.
The World Treasury of Fairy Tales & Folklore
Author: Joanna GilarPublisher: Wellfleet Press
ISBN: 1577151275
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 403
Book Description
A collection of stories and fairy tales from various folklore traditions.
Purākau
Author: Various AuthorsPublisher: Penguin Random House New Zealand Limited
ISBN: 014377297X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 423
Book Description
A lively, stimulating and engaging retelling of purakau - Maori myths - by contemporary Maori writers. Ka mua, ka muri . . . Ancient Maori creation myths, portrayals of larger-than-life heroes and tales of engrossing magical beings have endured through the ages. Some hail back to Hawaiki, some are firmly grounded in New Zealand and its landscape. Through countless generations, the stories have been reshaped and passed on. This new collection presents a wide range of traditional myths that have been retold by some of our best Maori wordsmiths. The writers have added their own creativity, perspectives and sometimes wonderfully unexpected twists, bringing new life and energy to these rich, spellbinding and significant taonga. Take a fresh look at Papatuanuku, a wild ride with Maui, or have a creepy encounter with Ruruhi-Kerepo, for these and many more mythical figures await you. Explore the past, from it shape the future . . . The contributors are: Jacqueline Carter, David Geary, Patricia Grace, Briar Grace-Smith, Whiti Hereaka, Keri Hulme, Witi Ihimaera, Kelly Joseph, Hemi, Kelly, Nic Low, Tina Makereti, Kelly Ana Morey, Paula Morris, Frazer Rangihuna, Renee, Robert Sullivan, Apirana Taylor, Ngahuia Te Awekotuku, Clayton Te Kohe, Hone Tuwhare, Briar Wood.
Maui and Other Legends
Author: Peter GossagePublisher: Puffin Books
ISBN: 9780143309291
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description
"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 powerful combination, and each has earned its place among the beloved classics of our literature. These are exciting, magical tales of adventure and intrigue. Several feature the remarkable culture hero Maui - the quick-witted and the trickster - whose exploits include slowing the sun in its course across the sky, fishing up the North Island/Te Ika a Maui, discovering the secret of fire and his attempt to trick the goddess of death and become immortal. Maui and Other Legends contains eight essential legends. In this volume you will find timeless favourites such as How Maui Found his Mother, Battle of the Mountains, Pania of the Reef and many more. The treasury includes- How Maui Found his Mother How Maui Found his Father and the Magic Jawbone The Fish of Maui How Maui Slowed the Sun How Maui Found the Secret of Fire How Maui Defied the Goddess of Death Battle of the Mountains Pania of the Reef"
Land of the Long White Cloud
Author: Kiri Te KanawaPublisher: Puffin
ISBN: 9780140345339
Category : Folklore
Languages : en
Pages : 114
Book Description
For children.