Summary
Taniwha: Mythical Monsters of Aotearoa
Award-winning storyteller Gavin Bishop retells tales of the taniwha, mythical monsters of Aotearoa, from guardians of waka voyages to inhabitants of the land and sea.
Taniwha are everywhere, masters of disguise and trickery. To meet one, you must know what to look for and where to find it.
Discover how the landscape was shaped and explore the relationship between Māori and these supernatural creatures in stories brought to life …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781776957446 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 177695744X |
| Author: | Gavin Bishop |
| Publisher: | Penguin Group (NZ) |
| Imprint: | Penguin Books |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 64 |
| Release Date: | 30 September 2025 |
| Weight: | 0g |
| Dimensions: | 1mm x 1mm x 1mm |
You Can Find This Book In
About The Author
Gavin Bishop
Gavin Bishop (Tainui, Ngati Awa) is a highly acclaimed children’s book author and illustrator of more than 70 books, whose work ranges from original stories to retellings of Maori myths, European fairy stories, and nursery rhymes. Among the numerous fellowships and national book prizes that have been awarded to Gavin throughout his career, he has been nominated for the Hans Christian Andersen Award and has won the supreme Margaret Mahy Book of the Year Award a record five times. The Storylines Gavin Bishop Award for Picture Book Illustration was established in 2009 to acknowledge Gavin’s contribution to the writing and illustrating of children’s picture books in Aotearoa. He was the 2025 AWF Honoured Writer at the Auckland Writers Festival and his book artwork has been acquired for the collection of Te Papa Tongarewa Museum of New Zealand. Gavin lives and works in Christchurch, New Zealand.
Returns
This item is eligible for free returns within 30 days of delivery. See our returns policy for further details.