Reprinted July 2006. Since it was first published in 1946 under the title "Myths and Legends of Maoriland", which subsequently won the Esther Glen award for the best children's book of 19497, this popular collection of Maori folklore by author and publisher A.W. Reed has gone on to enjoy great success both in New Zealand and internationally. With its lively text and Dennis Turner's imaginative illustrations, which capture not only the drama of Maori mythology but much of its tragedy and humour as well, this latest edition of "Maori... read more
Taniwharau is a collection of stories about the mythical creatures and special guardians of Mâori legend. Taniwha were seen as a good omen by local people, yet any stranger to the area saw them as dangerous creatures that would kill to protect their territory. Each story is accompanied by Warren PohatuÃÂs dazzling imagery of the taniwha.
A series of simply retold stories featuring mythical Maori figures, tangata whenua and fierce creatures like the taniwha. These titles are an ideal reading resource for pre-schoolers, emerging readers and students of Maori language. Paperback - 16 pages - 215 x 165mm - 4-10 yrs
A series of simply retold stories featuring mythical Maori figures, tangata whenua and fierce creatures like the taniwha. These titles are an ideal reading resource for pre-schoolers, emerging readers and students of Maori language. Paperback 16 Pages - 215 x 165mm - 4-10yrs
A series of simply retold stories featuring mythical Maori figures, tangata whenua and fierce creatures like the taniwha. These titles are an ideal reading resource for pre-schoolers, emerging readers and students of Maori language. Paperback - 16 pages - 215 x 165mm - 4-10 yrs
The long coastline of this land Aotearoa New Zealand is forever being attacked by Hine-moana the Sea Woman. But the land has friends who keep it safe. Paperback - 16 Pages - 255 x 190mm - 4+ years
When Manata is taken from her village by the giant Matau who will rescue her? Paperback - 16 Pages - 255 x 190mm - 4+ years
In this story of Manukau, we learn that if you're very clever and cunning, you can sometimes play a trick on a taniwha! Paperback - 16 Pages - 255 x 190mm - 4+ Years
Don't go into the forest on your own, for that's the home of the fierce and nasty Maero!
There is a rock in the sea near the city of Napier, this is the legend of how that rock came to be there. Paperback - 16 Pages - 255 x 190mm - 4+ years
The taniwha Parata sleeps in the deepest sea. When he breathes in, he sucks in the waters and the people say, 'The tide has gone out!' Paperback - 16 Pages - 255 x190mm - 4+ years
If you make a taniwha angry, who knows what he might do! The people living in Rotorua soon found out! Paperback - 16 Pages - 255 x 190mm - 4+years
Who knows who might be watching Tukoio as he heads into the forest of Whanganui... Paperback - 16 Pages - 255 x 190mm - 4+years
A story telling how the Tohunga tricked the Fairy Woman so the secret of weaving was a secret no more. Paperbacl - 16 Pages - 255 x 190mm - 4+years
Hapopo and his people arrive at the shores of Aotearoa and Hapopo quickly spots the beautiful flowers...
A series of simply retold stories featuring mythical Maori figures, tangata whenua and fierce creatures like the taniwha. These titles are an ideal reading resource for pre-schoolers, emerging readers and students of Maori language. Paperback - 16 pages - 215 x 165mm - 4-10 yrs
A series of simply retold stories featuring mythical Maori figures, tangata whenua and fierce creatures like the taniwha. These titles are an ideal reading resource for pre-schoolers, emerging readers and students of Maori language. Paperback - 16 pages - 215 x 165mm - 4-10 yrs
A series of simply retold stories featuring mythical Maori figures, tangata whenua and fierce creatures like the taniwha. These titles are an ideal reading resource for pre-schoolers, emerging readers and students of Maori language. Paperback - 16 pages - 215 x 165mm - 4-10 yrs
A series of simply retold stories featuring mythical Maori figures, tangata whenua and fierce creatures like the taniwha. These titles are an ideal reading resource for pre-schoolers, emerging readers and students of Maori language. Paperback - 16 pages - 215 x 165mm - 4-10 yrs
A series of simply retold stories featuring mythical Maori figures, tangata whenua and fierce creatures like the taniwha. These titles are an ideal reading resource for pre-schoolers, emerging readers and students of Maori language. Paperback - 16 pages - 215 x 165mm - 4-10 yrs
