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Author: Peter Gossage
Publisher: Puffin Books
Published: 2008-09-01
Total Pages: 40
ISBN-13: 9780143503392
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe days seem to pass at a rate too fast to accomplish all his chores. Maui sets out to capture the sun, succeeds, and lengthens the hours of daylight. Suggested level: junior, primary.
Author: Gabrielle Ahulii
Publisher: Beachhouse Pub.
Published: 2018-09
Total Pages: 16
ISBN-13: 9781933067988
DOWNLOAD EBOOKPart of a new series called Hawaiian Legends for Little Ones, Maui Slows the Sun introduces kids ages 2-5 to one of Hawaii's best-known legends about M ui the demigod. In simple, poetic language, this origin story gives small kids a taste of Hawaii's rich history of storytelling. Three other titles in the series are: Hina, Pele Finds a Home, Maui Hooks the Islands, Hiiaka Battles the Wind, and Naupaka--all legends that will give kids a wider view of Hawaiian culture, history, and its natural world.
Author: Suelyn Ching Tune
Publisher: University of Hawaii Press
Published: 1988-09-01
Total Pages: 36
ISBN-13: 9780824810832
DOWNLOAD EBOOKRecounts how Maui uses his magical powers to slow the path of the sun across the sky, thus allowing crops more time to grow, fishermen more time to fish, and children more time to play.
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Publisher: NorthSouth (NY)
Published: 1996
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781558585782
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe Maori people of New Zealand tell this version of the Polynesian folktale in which a trickster uses magical powers to slow the movement of the sun.
Author: Gabrielle Ahulii
Publisher: Beachhouse Pub.
Published: 2018-08
Total Pages: 16
ISBN-13: 9781933067995
DOWNLOAD EBOOKPart of a new series called Hawaiian Legends for Little Ones, Hiiaka Battles the Wind introduces kids ages 2-5 to one of Hawaii's legends about Hiiaka, Pele's sister. In simple, poetic language, this origin story gives small kids a taste of Hawaii's rich history of storytelling. Three other titles in the series are: Hina, Pele Finds a Home, Maui Slows the Sun, Maui Hooks the Islands, and Naupaka--all legends that will give kids a wider view of Hawaiian culture, history, and its natural world.
Author: Peter Gossage
Publisher: Puffin Books
Published: 2017-10-30
Total Pages: 32
ISBN-13: 9780143771586
DOWNLOAD EBOOKPeter Gossage's much-loved retelling of this famous Maori myth is now available as a sturdy board book. Faced with very short days and very long nights, Maui comes up with a plan to slow the Sun's passage through the sky. Peter Gossage's much-loved retelling of this famous Maori myth has captivated young children for generations.
Author: Peter Gossage
Publisher: Puffin Books
Published: 2011-11-30
Total Pages: 32
ISBN-13: 9780143505174
DOWNLOAD EBOOKMaui's jealous brothers don't want him to come fishing with them. Maui is cleverer than they are, however, and not only does he trick them, but he catches the best fish of all.
Author: James Jespersen
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Published: 1999-01-01
Total Pages: 322
ISBN-13: 0486409139
DOWNLOAD EBOOKClear and accessible introduction to the concept of time examines measurement, historic timekeeping methods, uses of time information, role of time in science and technology, and much more. Over 300 illustrations.
Author: Peter Gossage
Publisher: Puffin Books
Published: 2016-10-03
Total Pages: 208
ISBN-13: 9780143309291
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"A beautiful collection of artist Peter Gossage's beloved Maori myths, in one stunning volume.Peter Gossage's memorable retellings of Maori oral myths have captivated the children of New Zealand for generations. Their dramatic and distinctive illustrations with minimal yet evocative language form a powerful combination, and each has earned its place among the beloved classics of our literature. These are exciting, magical tales of adventure and intrigue. Several feature the remarkable culture hero Maui - the quick-witted and the trickster - whose exploits include slowing the sun in its course across the sky, fishing up the North Island/Te Ika a Maui, discovering the secret of fire and his attempt to trick the goddess of death and become immortal. Maui and Other Legends contains eight essential legends. In this volume you will find timeless favourites such as How Maui Found his Mother, Battle of the Mountains, Pania of the Reef and many more. The treasury includes- How Maui Found his Mother How Maui Found his Father and the Magic Jawbone The Fish of Maui How Maui Slowed the Sun How Maui Found the Secret of Fire How Maui Defied the Goddess of Death Battle of the Mountains Pania of the Reef"
