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Taming the Sun: Four Maori Myths

By GAVIN BISHOP

Taming the Sun: Four Maori Myths

By GAVIN BISHOP

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Written and illustrated by well-known children's writer and illustrator 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. November 2008
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Edition:
1
Number of Pages:
48
Publication Date:
2008
Publisher:
Random House New Zealand
Languages:
Published: English
ISBN10:
1869790340
Weight:
230 g
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