Atua: Māori Gods and heroes
$40.00
Atua Māori Gods and Heroes – By Gavin Bishop
Meet the gods, demigods and heroes of the Māori people of Aotearoa in this breathtaking, large-scale illustrated book for children.
Before the beginning there was nothing.
No sound, no air, no colour – nothing.
TE KORE, NOTHING.
No one knows how long this nothing lasted because there was no time.
However, in this great nothing there was a sense of waiting.
Something was about to happen.
Fascinating, beautiful and informative, this once-in-a-generation compendium deserves a place on every bookshelf.
Format: This book is a Hardcover book.
Language: This book is written in English.
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About the Author/Illustrator:
Gavin Bishop (Ngāti Pūkeko, Ngāti Awa, Ngāti Mahuta & Tainui descent) is a highly acclaimed children’s book author and illustrator of more than 70 books, whose work ranges from original stories to retellings of Māori myths, European fairy stories, and nursery rhymes.
Born in Invercargill, he spent his childhood in the remote railway settlement of Kingston on the shores of Lake Wakatipu. Studying under Russell Clark and Rudi Gopas, Gavin graduated from the Canterbury University School of Fine Arts with an honours degree in painting. He taught art at Linwood High School and at Christ’s College in Christchurch. Gavin has won numerous awards both in New Zealand and overseas.
All large hardcover books available by Gavin Bishop at Poi Princess:
Other children’s books available by Gavin Bishop available at Poi Princess:
Counting the stars: Four Māori myths
Taming the sun: Four Māori myths
Amazing Aotearoa Activity book
All board books for babies available by Gavin Bishop include:
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