Taming the sun Four Māori myths
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Taming the sun Four Māori myths – By Gavin Bishop
In Taming the sun Gavin Bishop retells four essential Māori myths through both story and illustration.
These vivid and exciting myths are:
· Māui and the sun
· Kahu and the taniwha
· Māui and the big fish
· Rona and the moon
Format: This book is a Paper back.
Language: This book is written in English.
Published: November 2008.
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Description
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.
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 large hardcover books available by Gavin Bishop at Poi Princess:
All board books for babies available by Gavin Bishop include:
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