Taming the Taniwha
Taming the Taniwha

Author: Tim Tipene

Publisher: Huia Publishers

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13: 9781877266522

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A fun book about a sticky problem. Tama is being bullied by a nasty taniwha who happens to inhabit his local classroom. At a loss for solutions, he goes to his family for ideas. The story follows Tama as he tries out the suggestions and faces the taniwha. A great way for kids to explore different ways of dealing with bullies and an effective tool to generate discussion.

Taming the Sun
Taming the Sun

Author: Gavin Bishop

Publisher:

Published: 2008-11-14

Total Pages: 48

ISBN-13: 9781869790349

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Four classic Maori myths beautifully retold with stunning illustrations by award winner Gavin Bishop. Taming the Sun contains four stories, including two well-known legends (Maui And The Sun and Maui And The Big Fish) and two less well-known legends (Rona And The Moon and Kahu The Taniwha). Aimed at children with reading ages 3-7 years, these myths are simply and yet elegantly written. Gavin's characteristic sense of humour is evident in all of the stories; and while each story is exciting and often a little bit scary, they are resolved beautifully. 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 that integrate with the words in a powerful and meaningful way. Taming the Sun is an imaginative, fresh and much-needed addition to the picture book genre, which takes traditional myths to a new level. Created by one of New Zealand's most talented and passionate children's book writers and illustrators. SHORT-LISTED FOR NZ POST CHILDREN'S BOOK AWARDS 2005.

The Terrible Taniwha of Timberditch
The Terrible Taniwha of Timberditch

Author: Joy Cowley

Publisher: Puffin Books

Published: 1982

Total Pages: 32

ISBN-13: 9780143503880

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This classic reissue of one of Joy Cowley's most popular children's stories follows Josephine as she tries to discover exactly what a taniwha is. Dad tells her the taniwha is a terrible beast but Mum doesn't believe they are real. Mr Mackie thinks it's a slimy monster with a long neck and teeth like carving knives. Mr Chen thinks it's like a Chinese dragon while Mr Papadoupolos thinks it's like a Greek Gorgon. Everyone seems to have a different opinion so Josephine thinks the best solution is to catch a taniwha and find out for herself.

Tane Steals the Show
Tane Steals the Show

Author: Lino Nelisi

Publisher:

Published: 1997-05-10

Total Pages: 32

ISBN-13: 9781869433369

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Tane wants to participate in his uncle's marriage celebration, but everyone thinks he is too small to learn to dance and sing, but with much practice, he surprises them all and steals the show.

Kura Toa
Kura Toa

Author: Tim Tipene

Publisher: Oratia Media Ltd

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 93

ISBN-13: 1877514020

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An inspiring junior novel with special appeal to boys. High-school student Haki needs to find the pounamu that was stolen from him after a car crash. In his search he must confront his fears and find a way to answer the challenge to serve his people, his land, to fight a taniwha and to grow into a warrior.

Rona Moon
Rona Moon

Author: Tim Tipene

Publisher: Oratia Media Ltd

Published: 2020-12-08T00:00:00

Total Pages: 34

ISBN-13: 0947506853

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"Rona Moon gets angry with everyone - her brother, her nana and papa, and then one night she calls the moon stupid! Next minute she finds herself up on the moon, meeting her ancestor Whaea Rona...This striking book brings the classic myth of Rona and the Moon to 21st century Aotearoa in English and te reo Māori."--Back cover.

The Whale Rider
The Whale Rider

Author: Witi Ihimaera

Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 172

ISBN-13: 9780152050160

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Eight-year-old Kahu, a member of the Maori tribe of New Zealand, fights to prove her love, her leadership, and her destiny when hundreds of whales beach themselves and threaten the future of the Maori tribe. Basis for the 2003 feature film.

A Summery Saturday Morning
A Summery Saturday Morning

Author: Margaret Mahy

Publisher: Puffin

Published: 2000-05

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780140567205

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Though their Saturday morning walk is not as peaceful as planned, a group of children and their dogs, with one brave adult, enjoy themselves.

Watercress Tuna and the Children of Champion Street
Watercress Tuna and the Children of Champion Street

Author: Patricia Grace

Publisher: Penguin Books

Published: 1984

Total Pages: 32

ISBN-13: 9780140504927

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An unusual tuna with a magic throat leaps out of his stream and visits a number of children in Champion Street. To each he gives an article of clothing for dancing, or a musical instrument. The children are all from different ethnic communities living in New Zealand. On Champion Street the children all come together and dance all day and all night. Age 4+ 32 pages

Battle of the Mountains
Battle of the Mountains

Author: Peter Gossage

Publisher: Puffin Books

Published: 2012-11-21

Total Pages: 32

ISBN-13: 9780143505631

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Tongariro is forced to battle three strong mountains, Taranaki, Tauhara and Putauaki, to keep his wife, Pihanga, safe from them. This is the story of how he successfully banishes them to the positions where they stand today.