A Maori-English edition of the classic, award-winning story about a boy who makes friends with a taniwha, by one of Aotearoa's foremost artists.
Taniwha tells the poetic, touching story of a young boy who meets a taniwha when visiting his nearby river. It's a poignant tale of friendship and belief, while also conveying the significance of the taniwha figure to wider Maori life and culture.
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Summary
A Maori-English edition of the classic, award-winning story about a boy who makes friends with a taniwha, by one of Aotearoa's foremost artists.
Taniwha tells the poetic, touching story of a young boy who meets a taniwha when visiting his nearby river. It's a poignant tale of friendship and belief, while also conveying the significance of the taniwha figure to wider Maori life and culture.
Description
Trailblazing Maori artist Robyn Kahukiwa's award-winning picture book about a boy who makes friends with a taniwha is now available in this bilingual Maori-English edition.
Kua whakahoa atu tetahi tama ki te taniwha kei tona awa. Kaore nga tangata i te whakapono he taniwha. Heoi ano, ko raua tena ka haereere ki te kohi i etahi taonga o te ao turoa.
A little boy has made friends with the taniwha in his river, but no-one believes him. The taniwha takes the boy on a journey through time and myth where he meets some amazing characters, gathering the earth's treasures as he goes.
A stunning bilingual children's story that seamlessly incorporates Maori myth, culture and landscape, by one of Aotearoa's foremost artists.
About the Author
Robyn Kahukiwa is an award-winning author of many books on Maori subjects for both adults and children.
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CUSTOMER REVIEWS
It really is a beautiful book from my own childhood as well, it still brings a tear to my eye.
