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Swim: The Story of Hinemoa and Tutanekai
 

Swim: The Story of Hinemoa and Tutanekai (Hardback)

By Szekely, Chris; Illustrated by Burdan, Andrew

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English edition 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 ...

ISBN 9781775500797
Published 17 May 2013 by Huia Publishers
Interest Age 3-8 years
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The Three Bears (Sort Of)
 

The Three Bears (Sort Of) (Paperback)

By Morrison, Yvonne; Illustrated by Bixley, Donovan

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The Three Bears ... as you've never seen it before! Hilarious! Once upon a time, there were three bears ... What kind? Huh? What kind of bears? Grizzly bears? Sun bears? Polar bears? Um ...the last one. And they lived in the woods ... Polar bears don't live in the woods. They liv ...

ISBN 9781775430681
Published 1 March 2013 by Scholastic
Interest Age 4-12 years
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The Silly Goat Gruff
 

The Silly Goat Gruff (Paperback)

By Tulloch, Scott

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A twist on the Three Billy Goats Gruff - Silly Goat Gruff can yodel and he knows kung-fu!"--Publisher information. Suggested level: junior.

ISBN 9781775431053
Published 1 March 2013 by Scholastic
Interest Age 4-12 years
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Te Huihui o Matariki
 

Te Huihui o Matariki (Paperback)

By Rolleston-Cummins, Toni; Illustrated by Slade Robinson, Nikki; Translated by Morris, Hone

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An adventurous young man called Mitai lives with his seven handsome brothers in the village of Maketu. He watches his brothers become bewitched by seven beautiful women, and under their spell, the brothers no longer eat, look after themselves, work in their gardens or hunt. Real ...

ISBN 9781869693305
Published 6 June 2008 by Huia Publishers
Interest Age 5-9 years
Language (Maori)
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Hinemoa and Tutanekai
 

Hinemoa and Tutanekai (Hardback, Maori language edition)

By Szekely, Chris; Illustrated by Burdan, Andrew

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Maori language edition. 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 h ...

ISBN 9781775501053
Published 17 May 2013 by Huia Publishers
Interest Age 3-8 years
Language (Maori)
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The Seven Stars of Matariki
  

The Seven Stars of Matariki (Paperback)

By Rolleston-Cummins, Toni; Illustrated by Slade Robinson, Nikki

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This is a contemporary myth of love, magic, and adventure that tells the story of how Matariki/the Pleiades star cluster came into being. Recommended for ages 5-9.

ISBN 9781869693275
Published 6 June 2008 by Huia Publishers
Interest Age 5-9 years
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The Fish of Maui
 

The Fish of Maui (Paperback)

By Gossage, Peter

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Retelling of a traditional legend of how MaIui fished up the North Island of New Zealand (Te Ika a MaIui) when he sneaks onto his brothers' canoe after they have refused to take him fishing. Suggested level: junior, primary.

ISBN 9780143505174
Published 28 November 2011 by Penguin
Interest Age 4-12 years
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Stories from Our Night Sky
 

Stories from Our Night Sky (Paperback)

By Drewery, Melanie; Illustrated by Cooper, Jenny

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A beautiful collection of stories and poems about our southern skies. From the legends of Matariki and Rona and the Moon through to how tuatara made the stars, Melanie Drewery weaves a special magic through all her stories that will ensure we never look up at the night sky in the ...

ISBN 9780143503750
Published 23 November 2009 by Penguin
Interest Age 4-12 years
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In the Beginning
 

In the Beginning (Paperback, New title)

By Gossage, Peter

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A retelling of the Maori creation legend Bold desgin and brief text introduce the story of the children of Rangi and Papa as they try to separate their parents and bring light to the world.

ISBN 9781869437626
Published 22 May 2006 by Scholastic
Interest Age 3-6 years
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How Maui Slowed the Sun
 

How Maui Slowed the Sun (Paperback)

By Gossage, Peter

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The days seem to pass at a rate too fast to accomplish all his chores. MaIui sets out to capture the sun, succeeds, and lengthens the hours of daylight. Suggested level: junior, primary.

ISBN 9780143505181
Published 28 November 2011 by Penguin
Interest Age 4-12 years
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