Taniwha
$40.00
Taniwha – Gavin Bishop
Taniwha are all around us.
They are good at hiding or changing their shape.
They can be very tricky.
If you want to meet one,
you have to know what to look for
and where to look.
Award-winning Gavin Bishop weaves together a collection of tales about taniwha all over Aotearoa. From kindly guardians to monstrous predators lurking in the sea, land and rivers, these traditional narratives are taken to a new level of supernatural visual splendour.
This large sturdy book wants to be explored measuring 34.5cm x 28.5cm.
Format: This book is a large Hardcover.
Language: This book is written in English.
Published: October 2025.
In stock
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.
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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