Download or read book Papa s Jandals written by Kate Moetaua and published by Puffin Books. This book was released on 2010 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Junior is a cheeky brother with a huge smile and a wild crop of curly black hair. He also has enormous feet - nearly as big as his Papa's. But one day when he loses Papa's favourite pair of jandals he has to work fast to get these back and nothing in his wildest imagination could prepare him for where he eventually finds these.

Download or read book Papa s Donuts written by Kate Moetaua and published by Puffin Books. This book was released on 2008-08-04 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Shark God written by Rafe Martin and published by Scholastic Inc.. This book was released on 2001 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rafe Martin and David Shannon reunite in this folktale interpretation of a dramatic flood myth set amidst the unmatched beauty of the Hawaiian Islands. In a country whose ruler is cruel and whose people are hardened, two children remain warm-hearted and exuberant. One day after freeing a shark trapped in the shallows, the children are so excited that they touch the King's forbidden drum. They are thrown into prison, and no one will listen to their parents' pleas for mercy. So, at great risk, they go to the Shark God himself, and he takes retribution, causing a great flood that leaves only the good family behind, and clears the way for a better, kinder future.

Download or read book Selafina written by Catherine Hannken and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nana is coming from Samoa especially for Selafina's birthday. Selafina is so excited and as a special welcome she wants to dance the siva. Can she learn the dance and overcome her own shyness in time for the big day? This is a heart-warming picture book about the bond between generations in a multi-cultural family. Shortlisted for the New Zealand Post Children's Picture Book of the Year 2004.

Download or read book Tane Steals the Show written by Lino Nelisi and published by . This book was released on 1997-05-10 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Download or read book The Pipi Swing written by Sarona Aiono-Iosefa and published by Raupo. This book was released on 2007 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A touching story about a young girl who has taken it upon herself to run her household since her Dad died. One day her grandparents invite her to a 'pipi swing', something they used to do with her dad. Assuming she's going to a formal dance, the young girl wonders why she needs to wear her boardshorts, and actually feels a bit grumpy about the whole deal. Of course, the family ends up at the beach, swinging about to get pipi out of the sand

Download or read book A Quilt for Kiri written by Don Long and published by Learning Media Ltd. This book was released on 1991 with total page 20 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Legends of the Cook Islands written by Shona Hopkins and published by Puffin Books. This book was released on 2010 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Cook Islanders' oral history tells of many stories that date back to a mythological time known as Avaiki. These stories were of brave men and women, mystical mountains, powerful gods and majestic sea creatures. This collection of eight beautifully illustrated legends captures the magic of this island culture.

Download or read book Sole written by Fata Letoa and published by . This book was released on 2002-01-01 with total page 16 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Everyone helps Sole in preparations for White Sunday. Suggested level: junior, primary.

Download or read book The Magic Seashell written by Makerita Urale and published by Steele Roberts. This book was released on 1999 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Masina, cast away in a storm to a lonely island, finds a beautiful shell. She loses it in another storm, but it is found far away by her grandchildren, who discover its magical powers. Suggested level: primary.

Download or read book The Woven Flax Kete written by Angie Belcher and published by Raupo. This book was released on 2003 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rawiri's class is visiting the Whirinaki Forest and his grandmother has given him a sruffy old kete in which to collect treasures. But what treasures does she actually mean? By the end of his trip Rawiri has learnt that not all treasures can be carried in a kete.

Download or read book Talia written by Catherine Hannken and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Talia's dad is taking her to Samoa to meet her family and she is excited, but her excitement quickly turns to confusion when she steps off the plane. She can't understand what anyone is saying and she feels scared and alone. With help from her family, Talia begins to forget her fear and shyness and enjoy being in Samoa. Suggested level: junior, primary.

Download or read book The Peace Bird written by Eleitino Paddy Walker and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A story of two young children who discover their power to inspire change, peace and love by helping a stranded dolphin with the guidance of the Peace Bird. With striking water colour illustrations by Samoan artist, Nanette Lelaulu.

Download or read book Tangaroa s Gift written by Mere Whaanga-Schollum and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A story of how the paua got it's beautiful shell.

Download or read book Fishing with Spider Webs written by Lino Nelisi and published by . This book was released on 1994-01 with total page 22 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A story for children with full-page colour illustrations. Aiani was born in Auckland. When she is 10, she flies to Nuie to visit her family. Uncle Tuki takes her out fishing, using spider webs! They get a good feed of fish. Next day they're going to catch a coconut crab without being bitten.

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.

Download or read book New Zealand by Design written by Michael Smythe and published by Godwit Pub.. This book was released on 2011 with total page 511 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There's inspiration, dedication, perspiration and not a little number eight wire and genius about the huge range of products that have been made and designed here, and enthusiastic and expert author Michael Smythe shares with the reader the 'essence of Kiwi' that's in all of them.