I te tīmatanga – In the beginning
$21.00
I te tīmatanga – In the beginning – retold and illustrated by Peter Gossage, nā Kāterina Te Heikōkō Mataira i whakamāori
This is the 20th anniversary edition of an absolute kiwi classic and has been printed in a bilingual version.
“In the beginning were Rangi the father and Papa the mother. This is the story of how light came to Aotearoa”.
The Māori creation story is simply told in Peter Gossage’s vibrant style. Bold design and brief text recount the struggle of the children of Rangi and Papa as they try to part their parents and bring light to the world. The reader is introduced to some of the children (Māori gods) and the role they play in the world of light.
Suggested level: Junior, Primary.
Format: This book is a Paper back.
Language: This book is written in both English and te reo Māori (Bilingual).
The reo Māori version of this book is available here: I te timatanga
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Description
About the Author/ Illustrator:
Peter Gossage was the storyteller and illustrator of more than 20 books for children. His powerful retelling of Māori myths and legends have captivated the children of New Zealand for generations.
Other books available by Peter Gossage include:
I te timatanga
Pania of the reef
Battle of the mountains Also available is the bilingual version Battle of the mountains -Te pakanga a ngā maunga
How Maui slowed the sun Also available is the bilingual version Te hopu a Māui i a Te Rā – How Māui slowed the sun
The fish of Maui Also available is the bilingual version Te-ika-a-Māui – The fish of Māui
How Maui found his father & the magic jawbone
How Maui found the secret of fire
How Maui defied the goddess of death
Also available is a collection of stories in one book: Maui & other Māori legends
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