Author: Patricia Grace
Publisher: Penguin Books
ISBN: 9780140504927
Category : Fishes
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
An unusual tuna with a magic throat leaps out of his stream and visits a number of children in Champion Street. To each he gives an article of clothing for dancing, or a musical instrument. The children are all from different ethnic communities living in New Zealand. On Champion Street the children all come together and dance all day and all night. Age 4+ 32 pages
Watercress Tuna and the Children of Champion Street
Author: Patricia Grace
Publisher: Penguin Books
ISBN: 9780140504927
Category : Fishes
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
An unusual tuna with a magic throat leaps out of his stream and visits a number of children in Champion Street. To each he gives an article of clothing for dancing, or a musical instrument. The children are all from different ethnic communities living in New Zealand. On Champion Street the children all come together and dance all day and all night. Age 4+ 32 pages
Publisher: Penguin Books
ISBN: 9780140504927
Category : Fishes
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
An unusual tuna with a magic throat leaps out of his stream and visits a number of children in Champion Street. To each he gives an article of clothing for dancing, or a musical instrument. The children are all from different ethnic communities living in New Zealand. On Champion Street the children all come together and dance all day and all night. Age 4+ 32 pages
Watercress Tuna and the Children of Champion Street
Author: Patricia Grace
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780582718029
Category : Picture books for children
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
A Tuna [Eel] with a magic throat bounces out of Cannons Creek in Porirua, then flies in and out of the houses in nearby Champion Street distributing magic gifts including items from the Maori and various Pacific Island cultures to the children. Suggested level: junior, primary.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780582718029
Category : Picture books for children
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
A Tuna [Eel] with a magic throat bounces out of Cannons Creek in Porirua, then flies in and out of the houses in nearby Champion Street distributing magic gifts including items from the Maori and various Pacific Island cultures to the children. Suggested level: junior, primary.
Electric City
Author: Patricia Grace
Publisher: Penguin Random House New Zealand Limited
ISBN: 1742539718
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 98
Book Description
These are short stories about ordinary folk leading seemingly ordinary lives. The power of community, extended family and culture are central to all. Thirteen stories in which the joys of discovery are tempered by the knowledge of a harder, colder world. Sunlight, childhood and nature set against conflict and misunderstanding, in the ever-present shadows of the spirit of the land.
Publisher: Penguin Random House New Zealand Limited
ISBN: 1742539718
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 98
Book Description
These are short stories about ordinary folk leading seemingly ordinary lives. The power of community, extended family and culture are central to all. Thirteen stories in which the joys of discovery are tempered by the knowledge of a harder, colder world. Sunlight, childhood and nature set against conflict and misunderstanding, in the ever-present shadows of the spirit of the land.
Taniwha
Author: Robyn Kahukiwa
Publisher: Penguin Random House New Zealand Limited
ISBN: 0143779478
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : mi
Pages : 36
Book Description
"A little boy has made friends with the taniwha in his river, but no-one believes him. The taniwha takes the boy on a journey through time and myth where he meets some amazing characters, gathering the earth's treasures as he goes"--Publisher information.
Publisher: Penguin Random House New Zealand Limited
ISBN: 0143779478
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : mi
Pages : 36
Book Description
"A little boy has made friends with the taniwha in his river, but no-one believes him. The taniwha takes the boy on a journey through time and myth where he meets some amazing characters, gathering the earth's treasures as he goes"--Publisher information.
Haere
Author: Tim Tipene
Publisher: Huia Publishers
ISBN: 9781869691042
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
In this poetic and moving tale, we watch a year in the life of one whanau (family) through the eyes of a little girl. A death is mourned; a birth is celebrated; and life comes full circle. With stunningly evocative illustrations by artist Huhana Smith.
Publisher: Huia Publishers
ISBN: 9781869691042
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
In this poetic and moving tale, we watch a year in the life of one whanau (family) through the eyes of a little girl. A death is mourned; a birth is celebrated; and life comes full circle. With stunningly evocative illustrations by artist Huhana Smith.
Tane Steals the Show
Author: Lino Nelisi
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781869433369
Category : Children's stories, New Zealand
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Tane wants to participate in his uncle's marriage celebration, but everyone thinks he is too small to learn to dance and sing, but with much practice, he surprises them all and steals the show.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781869433369
Category : Children's stories, New Zealand
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Tane wants to participate in his uncle's marriage celebration, but everyone thinks he is too small to learn to dance and sing, but with much practice, he surprises them all and steals the show.
Waiariki
Author: Patricia Grace
Publisher: Penguin Random House New Zealand Limited
ISBN: 174253970X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 112
Book Description
Patricia Grace's popular first collection – sensitive stories of Maori life which explore Maori spirituality and values and pursue relationships between people, family and races. Also available as an eBook
Publisher: Penguin Random House New Zealand Limited
ISBN: 174253970X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 112
Book Description
Patricia Grace's popular first collection – sensitive stories of Maori life which explore Maori spirituality and values and pursue relationships between people, family and races. Also available as an eBook
A Summery Saturday Morning
Author: Margaret Mahy
Publisher: Puffin
ISBN: 9780140567205
Category : Beaches
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Though their Saturday morning walk is not as peaceful as planned, a group of children and their dogs, with one brave adult, enjoy themselves.
Publisher: Puffin
ISBN: 9780140567205
Category : Beaches
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Though their Saturday morning walk is not as peaceful as planned, a group of children and their dogs, with one brave adult, enjoy themselves.
Taming the Taniwha
Author: Tim Tipene
Publisher: Huia Publishers
ISBN: 9781877266522
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
A fun book about a sticky problem. Tama is being bullied by a nasty taniwha who happens to inhabit his local classroom. At a loss for solutions, he goes to his family for ideas. The story follows Tama as he tries out the suggestions and faces the taniwha. A great way for kids to explore different ways of dealing with bullies and an effective tool to generate discussion.
Publisher: Huia Publishers
ISBN: 9781877266522
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
A fun book about a sticky problem. Tama is being bullied by a nasty taniwha who happens to inhabit his local classroom. At a loss for solutions, he goes to his family for ideas. The story follows Tama as he tries out the suggestions and faces the taniwha. A great way for kids to explore different ways of dealing with bullies and an effective tool to generate discussion.
The Whale Rider
Author: Witi Ihimaera
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 9780152050160
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 172
Book Description
Eight-year-old Kahu, a member of the Maori tribe of New Zealand, fights to prove her love, her leadership, and her destiny when hundreds of whales beach themselves and threaten the future of the Maori tribe. Basis for the 2003 feature film.
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 9780152050160
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 172
Book Description
Eight-year-old Kahu, a member of the Maori tribe of New Zealand, fights to prove her love, her leadership, and her destiny when hundreds of whales beach themselves and threaten the future of the Maori tribe. Basis for the 2003 feature film.