Matariki Around the World: A Cluster of Stars, A Cluster of Stories by Miriama Kamo, Dr Matamua
35.00 NZD
Category: Stories from Around the World
A fascinating look at Matariki in New Zealand and around the world. The Matariki constellation (or Pleiades) is known by many different names and is seen and celebrated by many cultures around the world. This beautifully illustrated book features 9 stories that explore the Māori Matariki stars, and 12 s ...Show more
The Skull: A Tyrolean Folktale by Jon Klassen
36.00 NZD
Category: Junior Fiction
Caldecott Medalist and #1 New York Times best-selling author-illustrator Jon Klassen delivers a deliciously macabre treat for folktale fans. In a big abandoned house, on a barren hill, lives a skull. A brave girl named Otilla has escaped from terrible danger and run away, and when she finds herself los ...Show more
Dancing Across the Waves / Cook Islands Life (Story World)
14.00 NZD
Category: Pasifika Picture Books | Series: Story World
A retelling of a traditional tale from the Cook Islands. The non fiction "flip side" contains 8 pages of facts - Southern and Northern island groups, arts, culture and dance.
Ina and the Shark (Cook Islands legend) (magnetic story)
38.00 NZD
Category: Fiction
The tropical fish of the Cook Islands are about to find out that beautiful Ina will do anything to get to her love on a far away floating island. Each image printed on card and laminated with a small magnet on the back. Story printed on card included. Each legend comes in a handmade fabric bag to kee ...Show more
The Woman Who Was Swallowed by a Whale - A Tale from Niue (Story World) by Briar Wilton
14.00 NZD
Category: Stories from Around the World | Series: Story World
A retelling of a traditional Niuean fable about a woman who was swallowed by a humpback whale. On the flipside, a bonus story 'Niue' introduces factual information about "the Rock" of the Pacific.
Illustrated Myths from Around the World by Anja Klauss
35.00 NZD
Category: Stories from Around the World | Series: Illustrated Story Collections
An illustrated collection of myths from all over the world, all retold specially for young readers and beautifully illustrated. The Myths included are: The Children of Lir (Celtic), The Fox Maiden (Japanese), The Origin of the Winds (Inuit/Alaskan), Anansi and the Box of Stories (Ghana/Ashanti), The Cow ...Show more
How Tonga got its Name: Ko e Founga Hono Ma’u 'e Tonga ‘a Hono Hingoa (Pasifika Superheroes) by David Riley; translated by Julienne Faletau
33.00 NZD
Category: Fiction | Series: Pasifika Superheroes
Maui threw his line and hook into the ocean. He felt the hook catch onto something huge and heavy. "Wow, it's beautiful!" Maui said. What amazing sight did Maui see in the ocean that day? Find out in: How Tonga got its name - a bilingual Tongan legend retold by David Riley and translated into Tongan by ...Show more
The Artist and the Whale: Fifine Pulotu Mo e Tafuaa (Pasifika Superheroes) by David Riley; translated into Vagahau Niue by Elviso Togiamua
35.00 NZD
Category: Fiction | Series: Pasifika Superheroes
Mataginifale is a Niue superhero with a difference. She isn’t known for her super powers, but for her super creativity. One day she had an argument with a whale that tested her thinking skills too. Find out what happened in The Artist and the Whale, a Niue legend retold by David Riley and translated int ...Show more
The Sun-Child / Tonga: the Friendly Islands (Story World) by Sara Mitchell
14.00 NZD
Category: Stories from Around the World | Series: Story World
The Sun-Child is a 24-page retelling of a traditional tale from Tonga - Level 25. The "flip" side of the book is Tonga: The Friendly Islands - Level 24. Tonga: The Friendly Islands contains 8 pages of information on the life and culture of Tonga. Contents: Traditional Tonga, Tongan Life, The Kingdom of ...Show more
Merlion Magic / Singapore Lion (Story World)
14.00 NZD
Category: Stories from Around the World
Merlion Magic is a 16-page retelling of a traditional tale from Singapore - Level 23. The "flip" side of the book is Singapore Lion City - Level 26. Singapore - Lion City contains 8 pages of information on the life and culture of Singapore. Contents: Onward Singapore, Rising to the Challenge, Street Eat ...Show more
Sirko and the Wolf by Lucretia Samson
14.00 NZD
Category: Stories from Around the World
Sirko and the wolf is a folktale from Ukraine about a wolf and a sheepdog who help each other. Welcome to Ukraine is a short factual introduction to the country and culture.
Tagaloa and the Creation of Samoa (magnetic story)
38.00 NZD
Category: Fiction
Bring to life the legend of the creation of Samoa, with these beautifully illustrated scenes made into a magnetic story. Each image is printed on card and laminated with a small magnet on the back. Story included. Each legend comes in a handmade fabric bag to keep everything together easily. Illustra ...Show more