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Book How Maui Fished Up the North Island

Download or read book How Maui Fished Up the North Island written by Donovan Bixley and published by . This book was released on 2018-08-16 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Retelling of a traditional legend of how Maui fished up the North Island of New Zealand when he sneaks onto his brothers' canoe after they have refused to take him fishing.

Book Maui and the Secret of Fire

Download or read book Maui and the Secret of Fire written by Donovan Bixley and published by . This book was released on 2021-09 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fun, energetic retelling of one of many exploits of Maui - a traditional Polynesian trickster Donovan Bixley re-tells the story of how Maui captured the secret of fire. The traditional tale but with Donovan's unique twist and trademark humor. The pictures are bright and bring their own level of humor to the book. Darryn Joseph and Keri Opai ensure that the story is accurate and culturally appropriate.

Book The Fish of Maui

Download or read book The Fish of Maui written by Peter Gossage and published by Puffin Books. This book was released on 2011-11-30 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Maui'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.

Book Legends of Ma ui  a Demi God of Polynesia

Download or read book Legends of Ma ui a Demi God of Polynesia written by William Drake Westervelt and published by . This book was released on 1910 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Maui and the Big Fish

Download or read book Maui and the Big Fish written by Barbara Wilson and published by Lincoln Children's Books. This book was released on 2004-03-19 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Long ago, when the world was new and little Maui was born, the great god Tama carried him away to the underworld to learn magic. When Maui came back to earth, his brothers made fun of him and wouldn't take him out fishing. They stole away in their boat, laughing at him and thinking he was still asleep -- but Maui outwitted his brothers, caught the biggest fish in the ocean, and in the process created something amazing! This charming tale of Maui of the Thousand Tricks is accompanied by the brilliant, sun-splashed artwork of illustrator Frane Lessac.

Book How Maui Slowed the Sun

Download or read book How Maui Slowed the Sun written by Peter Gossage and published by Puffin Books. This book was released on 2008-09-01 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 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.

Book Maui and Other Legends

    Book Details:
  • Author : Peter Gossage
  • Publisher : Puffin Books
  • Release : 2016-10-03
  • ISBN : 9780143309291
  • Pages : 208 pages

Download or read book Maui and Other Legends written by Peter Gossage and published by Puffin Books. This book was released on 2016-10-03 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "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"

Book How Maui Found His Father and the Magic Jawbone

Download or read book How Maui Found His Father and the Magic Jawbone written by Peter Gossage and published by Puffin Books. This book was released on 2011-11-30 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Maui wants to know two things: who is his father and where does his mother go during the day? One day he follows her and finds himself in the underworld.

Book Te Hinga Ake a Maui I Te Ika Whenua

Download or read book Te Hinga Ake a Maui I Te Ika Whenua written by Donovan Bixley and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Donovan Bixley re-tells the story of Maui fishing up North Island! The traditional tale but with Donovan's unique twist and trademark humour. The pictures will be bright and bring their own level of humour to the book. Darryn Joseph will ensure that the story is accurate and culturally appropriate, and will translate the story for the Te Reo edition.

Book How Maui Defied the Goddess of Death

Download or read book How Maui Defied the Goddess of Death written by Peter Gossage and published by Puffin Books. This book was released on 2010-06-10 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Peter Gossage's Maui series is well-known and loved. The six titles in the series have been repackaged and redesigned for a new generation of readers, without losing the integrity of the initial artwork. The books follow Maui's birth, his abandonment by his mother and his search for her, his search for his father and discovery and eventual owners of his grandfather's magic jawbone, and his fishing up of Te Ika a Maui (the North Island). How Maui Defied the Goddess of Death is the story of how Maui sets out to find the Goddess, succeeds, and is reborn.

Book How Maui Slowed the Sun

    Book Details:
  • Author : Donovan Bixley
  • Publisher :
  • Release : 2019-10-10
  • ISBN : 9781988516578
  • Pages : 24 pages

Download or read book How Maui Slowed the Sun written by Donovan Bixley and published by . This book was released on 2019-10-10 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Donovan Bixley re-tells the story of HOW Maui slowed the journey of the sun through the sky each day! The traditional tale but with Donovan's unique twist and trademark humour. The pictures are bright and bring their own level of humour to the book. Darryn Joseph ensures that the story is accurate and culturally appropriate and translates , along with Keri Opai, the story for the Te Reo edition

Book How Maui Found the Secret of Fire

Download or read book How Maui Found the Secret of Fire written by Peter Gossage and published by Puffin Books. This book was released on 2012-11-21 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Maui the trickster wants to know what will happen if he puts out all the fires in his pa. When his people wake they are very angry and Maui must go to the volcano to visit Mahuika, the goddess of fire. Peter Gossage's superbly retold stories of Maui are now New Zealand classics.

Book Maui

    Book Details:
  • Author : Robert Sullivan
  • Publisher : Godwit Pub.
  • Release : 1996-11-08
  • ISBN : 9781869620066
  • Pages : 0 pages

Download or read book Maui written by Robert Sullivan and published by Godwit Pub.. This book was released on 1996-11-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The story of Maui in comic strip form.

Book Tangata Whenua

    Book Details:
  • Author : Atholl Anderson
  • Publisher : Bridget Williams Books
  • Release : 2015-11-19
  • ISBN : 0908321546
  • Pages : 705 pages

Download or read book Tangata Whenua written by Atholl Anderson and published by Bridget Williams Books. This book was released on 2015-11-19 with total page 705 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tangata Whenua: A History presents a rich narrative of the Māori past from ancient origins in South China to the twenty-first century, in a handy paperback format. The authoritative text is drawn directly from the award-winning Tangata Whenua: An Illustrated History; the full text of the big hardback is available in a reader-friendly edition, ideal for students and for bedtime reading, and a perfect gift for those whose budgets do not stretch to the illustrated edition. Maps and diagrams complement the text, along with a full set of references and the important statistical appendix. Tangata Whenua: An Illustrated History was published to widespread acclaim in late 2014. This magnificent history has featured regularly in the award lists: winner of the 2015 Royal Society Science Book Prize, shortlisted for the international Ernest Scott Prize, winner of the Te Kōrero o Mua (History) Award at the Ngā Kupu ora Aotearoa Māori Book Awards, and Gold in the Pride in Print Awards. The importance of this history to New Zealand cannot be overstated. Māori leaders emphatically endorsed the book, as have reviewers and younger commentators. They speak of the way Tangata Whenua draws together different strands of knowledge – from historical research through archaeology and science to oral tradition. They remark on the contribution this book makes to evolving knowledge, describing it as ‘a canvas to paint the future on’. And many comment on the contribution it makes to the growth of understanding between the people of this country.

Book The Fish of Maui

    Book Details:
  • Author : Peter Gossage
  • Publisher : Raupo
  • Release : 1981
  • ISBN : 9781869485764
  • Pages : 36 pages

Download or read book The Fish of Maui written by Peter Gossage and published by Raupo. This book was released on 1981 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The story of how Maui fished up the North Island of New Zealand (Te Ika a Maui) when he sneaks onto his brothers' canoe after they have refused to take him fishing.

Book Do It Yourself Bonefishing

Download or read book Do It Yourself Bonefishing written by Rod Hamilton and published by Derrydale Press. This book was released on 2014-01-07 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do It Yourself Bonefishing is the authoritative guide written for DIY anglers targeting bonefish on the fly. Divided into easy-to-reference sections, this book will help you tackle the why, where, and how of self-guided bonefishing. Informed by twenty years of experience on the flats, Rod Hamilton and Kirk Deeter describe the allure of matching wits with one of fly fishing’s most elusive targets and discuss the reasons why more and more fly fishermen are seeking the challenge of catching bonefish without the aid of a guide. Do It Yourself Bonefishing is packed with useful tips to help all levels of fly fishermen locate and catch more of one of the world’s premier gamefish. Learn stalking strategies, how to spot bonefish, appropriate fly selection, and where to find the fish. As you plan your bonefishing trip, the authors’ destination chapters and “Seven-Day Sample Trip” itineraries suggest where to fish, how to get there, and places to stay. Included is a list of more than 300 individual bonefish hotspots located throughout the tropics, complete with maps and tips specific to the flat or creek system. Within the “Spousal Rating” section are Hamilton’s opinions on how suitable the destination is for nonfishers; the “Nonfishing Activities” section highlights things to do when not fishing. Whether you need help deciding where to go or simply desire greater success while wading on your own, Do It Yourself Bonefishing is where you should start.

Book Kale   Caramel

    Book Details:
  • Author : Lily Diamond
  • Publisher : Simon and Schuster
  • Release : 2017-05-02
  • ISBN : 1501123416
  • Pages : 272 pages

Download or read book Kale Caramel written by Lily Diamond and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2017-05-02 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Born out of the popular blog Kale & Caramel, this sumptuously photographed and beautifully written cookbook presents eighty recipes for delicious vegan and vegetarian dishes featuring herbs and flowers, as well as luxurious do-it-yourself beauty products. Plant-whisperer, writer, and photographer Lily Diamond believes that herbs and flowers have the power to nourish inside and out. “Lily’s deep connection to nature is beautifully woven throughout this personal collection of recipes,” says award-winning vegetarian chef Amy Chaplin. Each chapter celebrates an aromatic herb or flower, including basil, cilantro, fennel, mint, oregano, rosemary, sage, thyme, lavender, jasmine, rose, and orange blossom. Mollie Katzen, author of the beloved Moosewood Cookbook, calls the book “a gift, articulated through a poetic voice, original and bold.” The recipes tell a coming-of-age story through Lily’s kinship with plants, from a sun-drenched Maui childhood to healing from heartbreak and her mother’s death. With bright flavors, gorgeous scents, evocative stories, and more than one hundred photographs, Kale & Caramel creates a lush garden of experience open to harvest year round.