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The Kuia and the Spider

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The Kuia and the Spider – by Patricia Grace, Illustrated by Robyn Kahukiwa

Once there was a Kuia who made mats and baskets. In the corner of her kitchen lived a spider who made webs. This is the tale of a Kuia (old woman) and a spider who share the same kitchen and who are constantly arguing and trying to out do each other.

Format: This book is a Paper back.

Language: This book is written in English.

The Bilingual version is available here: Te Kuia me te pūngāwerewere – The Kuia and the spider

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About the Author:

Patricia Grace (Ngati Toa, Ngati Raukawa and Te Ati Awa) is a major New Zealand novelist, short story writer and children’s writer. She began writing early, whilst teaching and raising her family of seven children. This children’s story The Kuia and the Spider won the New Zealand Picture Book of the Year in 1982.

Other books available by Patricia Grace:

The bilingual version of this pukapuka Te Kuia me te pūngāwerewere – The Kuia and the spider (Also with Robyn Kahukiwa)

Haka Also available is the te reo Māori Whiti te ra!

Te tuna wātakirihi me ngā tamariki o te tiriti o Toa – Watercress Tuna and the children of Champion Street

About the illustrator:

Robyn Kahukiwa (Ngāti Porou, Te Aitanga-a-Hauiti) is one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s most important Māori artists, and is also an award-winning children’s book illustrator and writer. Her art has been exhibited worldwide and is held in numerous collections. Robyn lives in Raumati Beach, near Wellington.

Other books available written and Illustrated by Robyn Kahukiwa include:

Taniwha

Ngā Atua Māori Gods

Tuatangata Levi

The forgotten taniwha – Te taniwha i warewaretia

Other books available Illustrated by Robyn Kahukiwa include:

The Haka of Tanerore – Te haka a Tanerore

The standing strong house – Te whare tū māia

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