Download or read book The Seven Kites of Matariki written by Calico McClintock and published by . This book was released on 2016-05 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It is a special time of year. A time when the whispering wind blows warm from the east, and a crescent moon rises in the wintry night sky. Seven little sisters make kites with eyes of seashells to celebrate the New Year. But that playfulwind whips those kites away... Matariki is here!
Download or read book A Kite for Moon written by Jane Yolen and published by Zonderkidz. This book was released on 2019-04-09 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dedicated to astronaut Neil Armstrong, A Kite for Moon is the perfect children’s book to help celebrate the 50th anniversary of the first United States moon landing. Written by New York Times bestselling author of How Do Dinosaurs Say Goodnight? Jane Yolen and her daughter, Heidi Stemple, this book is a heartfelt story about a young boy’s fascination and unlikely friendship with the moon. What would it be like if the moon was your friend? Find out as you walk alongside a little boy who journeys through life to achieve his dream of becoming an astronaut. And then blast off with your little one as you zoom to the moon together! The story begins when a little boy, who is flying his kite, notices a sad Moon. He sends up kites to her, writing notes promising he will come see her someday. This promise propels him through years of studying, learning, and training to become an astronaut. Until … he finally goes up, up, up in a big rocket ship with a fiery tail. A Kite for Moon: Features over 20 gorgeous illustrations by award-winning artist Matt Phelan Is the perfect storybook for children ages 4 to 8 Celebrates every child’s fascination with space
Download or read book Stolen Stars of Matariki written by Miriama Kamo and published by . This book was released on 2018-01-05 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Behind dusty orange hills, where the sky stretches down to the sea, theres a magical, wild, windy place called Te Mata Hapuku. Sam and Te Rerehua love to visit their Grandma and Poua at Te Mata Hapuku (aka Birdlings Flat). They like to collect agate from the stories, with a backdrop of whipping wind, flashing torchlight, and the splash of Pouas gaff in the water. But one night, Grandma notices something mysterious. Someone has stolen some stars from the sky. And then the patupaiarehe come out to play on the beach... Can Sam and Te Rerehua rescue the Matariki stars?
Download or read book The Seven Stars of Matariki written by Toni Rolleston-Cummins and published by Huia Pub.. This book was released on 2008 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When he sees his brothers bewitched by seven beautiful women, the adventurous young Mītai must step in. The Seven Stars of Matariki is a contemporary myth of love, magic and adventure that celebrates Matariki and tells how the star cluster came into being.
Download or read book The Promise of Puanga written by Kirsty Wadsworth and published by . This book was released on 2019-05 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There is a bright new star in the winter sky-Puanga, cousin to the Matariki sisters. Each year, she appears to the people of Aotearoa, a special sign for those unable to see Matariki, that winter and the Maori new year are coming. A new addition to Scholastic's popular Matariki range, this time introducing readers to the Puanga star, which is celebrated for Maori New Year and the coming of winter in place of Matariki along parts of the West Coast of New Zealand.
Download or read book How Would You Feel If You Were a Kite written by Linda Harrington and published by Dorrance Publishing. This book was released on 2018-09-07 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How Would You Feel If You Were a Kite? By: Linda Harrington How Would You Feel If You Were a Kite? takes young readers on a journey through the sky using only their imagination. Would you feel scared if you could fly? Or would you be empowered? Author Linda Harrington’s desire to describe explanations and facial expressions led her to write this endearing book in which children could express their feelings through a means they normally couldn’t.
Download or read book Maori Kite written by Bob Maysmor and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Maori kites are enjoying a remarkable cultural resurgence. In his introduction to his revised and expanded edition of the classic work on this art form, Professor Hirini Moko Mead says Bob Maysmor's book has played a valuable role in the revival of interest in kite-making. Te Manu Tukutuku covers the history and tradition, techniques and materials of the ancient kites and describes how contemporary artists and kite-makers have further developed the art. Also included are easy instructions on how you can make a Maori kite.
Download or read book Yaffa and Fatima written by Fawzia Gilani-Williams and published by Kar-Ben Publishing ™. This book was released on 2017-01-01 with total page 27 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Two neighbors—one Jewish, one Muslim—have always been best friends. When they both fall on hard times, can they find a way to help each other? In Fawzia Gilani's retelling of this folktale—which has both Jewish and Arab origins—differences are not always causes for conflict and friendship can overcome any obstacle.
Download or read book Daniel s Matariki Feast written by Rebecca Beyer and published by Duck Creek Press. This book was released on 2014-05-01 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Starting something new is always difficult. How will Daniel fit in? Luckily for him Matariki is a time of sharing and new beginnings.
Download or read book Rain Boy written by Dylan Glynn and published by Chronicle Books LLC. This book was released on 2020-04-21 with total page 57 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A heartfelt picture book about differences, acceptance, and loving yourself for who you are. Wherever he goes, Rain Boy brings wet—which means he's not very popular. Sun Kidd brings sunshine everywhere she goes, so everyone loves her. Only Sun Kidd sees what's special about Rain Boy. But when she invites him to her birthday party, disaster strikes, and Rain Boy storms. Now the world is nothing but rain. Will the other kids ever love Rain Boy for being himself? And. more importantly, can Rain Boy learn to love his rain? Debut author and illustrator Dylan Glynn's colorful and evocative illustrations color this book with all the emotions of the rainbow in this universal story of reaching out to those who look different from you, making new friends, and learning to love yourself. • Important lessons on acceptance, bullying, self-reliance and empathy told in a beautifully illustrated, accessible story • A great read-aloud book for families of children struggling to fit in and find their self-confidence • Perfect book for educators, caregivers, and librarians to help with lessons on bullying, kindness, LGBQT themes, and friendship Fans of One, The Big Umbrella, and Be Kind will find Rain Boy's striking artwork and positive message an important addition to their bookshelf. • Read-aloud books for kids age 3–5 • #ownvoices • Kindness books for kids Dylan Glynn is an award-winning animator, painter, and author based in Toronto, Canada. His multidisciplinary practice is characterized by its emotion, grace and sense of wild-movement. His work has been recognized and exhibited by Society of Illustrators (Gold Medal SOI 62), American Illustration, Somerset House and the Canadian Screen Awards.
Download or read book The Hissing Bush written by Trish Puharich and published by Learning Media Ltd. This book was released on 2006 with total page 16 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Two children discover a bush that makes hissing sounds. As they go nearer, they are surprised by a goose guarding her nest. Suggested level: junior, primary.
Download or read book Matariki Breakfast written by André Ngāpō and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 12 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kara's whānau enjoys a Matariki breakfast, and Wai tells a story about the origins of Matariki, and how Matariki, the star, and her six daughters went in search of Tama-nui-te-rā.
Download or read book Traditional M ori Legends written by Warren Pohatu and published by Puffin Books. This book was released on 2008 with total page 31 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nga Tai Korero means 'the currents of speech', a reference to the Maori tradition of oral storytelling. In this colourful book, Warren Pohatu retells in simple form fourteen Maori stories and myths that have been passed down over centuries - including old favourites like 'Maui and the Fish', 'Paikea and the Whale', 'Tutanekai and Hinemoa', 'Ngatoroirangi', 'Rona and the Moon', and 'Maui and the Sun'. All the stories are accompanied by Pohatu's vivid double-page illustrations.
Download or read book Matariki written by Rangi Matamua and published by Huia Pub.. This book was released on 2017 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In mid-winter, Matariki rises in the pre-dawn sky, and its observation is celebrated with incantations on hilltops at dawn, balls, exhibitions, dinners and a vast number of events. The Matariki tradition has been re-established, and its regeneration coincides with a growing interest in Māori astronomy. Still, there remain some unanswered questions about how Matariki was traditionally observed. These include: What is Matariki? Why did Māori observe Matariki? How did Māori traditionally celebrate Matariki? When and how should Matariki be celebrated? Based on research and interviews with Māori experts, this book seeks answers to these questions and explores what Matariki was in a traditional sense so it can be understood and celebrated in our modern society.
Download or read book A Sweet Day in Candy Land written by Jake Gahr and published by Hallmark Gift Books. This book was released on 2017-09 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Rangi and Papa written by Lucretia Samson and published by STORY WORLD. This book was released on 2018-02 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A retelling of the Māori creation story in which the children of Rangi and Papa, tired of living in the dark, force their parents apart and allow light into Aotearoa. Matariki, gives factual information about the importance of it in Māori culture.
Download or read book Miss Lee and the Mosquito written by Maria L. Denjongpa and published by Scholastic India Pvt Limited. This book was released on 1993 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Miss Lee cannot sleep! a mosquito is buzzing in her ear and refuses to go away. Miss Lee tries every trick she can to get rid of the mosquito, but ... Set in the mountain state of Sikkim, ths delightfully simple story of a buzzing mosquito has stunning illustrations by Anna Vojtech.
