The taniwha in our backyard /
Paterson, Malcolm, 1975-
The taniwha in our backyard / Malcolm Paterson ; illustrated by Martin Bailey. - 1 volume (unpaged) : colour illustrations ; 29 cm. - Sharing our stories. . - Sharing our stories (Auckland, N.Z.) .
Tui, his cousin Jennifer and their whānau go to the south Kaipara to visit their Uncle Rua and Auntie Mina (who grew up in Malaysia). Exploring the area they learn about ancient taniwha (guardians/monsters), extinct and endangered animals and trees, kaitiakitanga (stewardship) and tūpuna (ancestors), and discover how the area has a Second World War connection. In the creation of their own stories previously unknown taniwha take centre stage!
In English, with Maori phrases.
9780947506469 0947506462
Māori (New Zealand people)--Children's picture books.
Taniwha--Children's picture books.
Families--Children's picture books.
South Kaipara Peninsula (N.Z.)--Children's picture books.
Kaipara District (N.Z.)--Children's picture books.
Picture books for children.
Children's stories, New Zealand.
The taniwha in our backyard / Malcolm Paterson ; illustrated by Martin Bailey. - 1 volume (unpaged) : colour illustrations ; 29 cm. - Sharing our stories. . - Sharing our stories (Auckland, N.Z.) .
Tui, his cousin Jennifer and their whānau go to the south Kaipara to visit their Uncle Rua and Auntie Mina (who grew up in Malaysia). Exploring the area they learn about ancient taniwha (guardians/monsters), extinct and endangered animals and trees, kaitiakitanga (stewardship) and tūpuna (ancestors), and discover how the area has a Second World War connection. In the creation of their own stories previously unknown taniwha take centre stage!
In English, with Maori phrases.
9780947506469 0947506462
Māori (New Zealand people)--Children's picture books.
Taniwha--Children's picture books.
Families--Children's picture books.
South Kaipara Peninsula (N.Z.)--Children's picture books.
Kaipara District (N.Z.)--Children's picture books.
Picture books for children.
Children's stories, New Zealand.