Counting the Stars: Four Maori Myths
Counting the Stars is a collection that continues to take traditional myths to a new level. Created by one of New Zealand's most talented and passionate children's book writers and illustrators.
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| Interest Age |
3-10 years |
| Reading Age |
3-10 years |
| NBS Text |
Children's Fiction |
| ONIX Text |
Children/juvenile |
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| Number of Pages |
48 |
| Dimensions |
Width: 217mm
Height: 292mm
Spine: 10mm |
| Weight |
460g |
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| Dewey Code |
398.2 |
| Catalogue Code |
62866 |
Description of this Book
A sequel to Taming the Sun and Riding the Waves, Gavin Bishop's latest stunning book contains four more Maori myths, including two well-known legends (Ranginui and Papatuanuku and Hinemoa and Tutanekai) and two less well-known legends (The battle of the birds and Kae and the whale). Aimed at children 3-10 years, these myths are simply written and yet powerful. They're exciting and scary but each story is nicely resolved. 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. Counting the Stars is a collection that continues to take traditional myths to a new level. Created by one of New Zealand's most talented and passionate children's book writers and illustrators.
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Awards & Reviews
| Awards |
Shortlisted for Storylines Notable New Zealand Books: Non Fiction 2010.
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Author's Bio
Gavin Bishop is a renowned children's book author and illustrator. His book Weaving Earth and Sky won the non-fiction section and the Book of the Year Award of the NZ Post Children's Book Awards 2003; Taming the Sun was shortlisted for the same awards in 2005, Riding the Waves in 2007; and Rats! in 2008. He has won the Russell Clark Medal for Illustration three times, most recently in 2008 for Rats!
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