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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
Release Date 21 June 2013 by Huia Publishers
Interest Age 3-8 years
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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
Release Date 21 June 2013 by Huia Publishers
Interest Age 3-8 years
Language (Maori)
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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 15 in stock at special price

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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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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 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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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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How Maui Found His Father and the Magic Jawbone
 

How Maui Found His Father and the Magic Jawbone (Paperback)

By Gossage, Peter

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MaIui wonders where his mother goes each evening. One night he follows her and finds she visits his father, and the family is reunited. MaIui then meets his grandfather, and secures his jawbone, which has magical properties. Suggested level: junior, primary.

ISBN 9780143505198
Published 28 November 2011 by Penguin
Interest Age 4-12 years
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Counting the Stars: Four Maori Myths
 

Counting the Stars: Four Maori Myths (Paperback)

By Bishop, Gavin

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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 whal ...

ISBN 9781775530176
Published 28 September 2012 by Random House
Interest Age 2-6 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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How Maui Found His Mother
 

How Maui Found His Mother (Paperback)

By Gossage, Peter

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Retells the story of how MaIui's mother relinquishes her baby to the sea, thinking he has died. As a young man he seeks her out and is reunited with her. Suggested level: junior, primary.

ISBN 9780143505204
Published 28 November 2011 by Penguin
Interest Age 4-12 years
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