The seven stars of Matariki /
Rolleston-Cummins, Toni,
The seven stars of Matariki / by Toni Rolleston-Cummins ; illustrated by Nikki Slade-Robinson. - Wellington, N.Z. : Huia, 2008. - 25 p. : col. ill. ; 21 x 30 cm.
Picture story book for children. Published simultaneously in Maaori.
When Mitai's seven handsome brothers are bewitched by seven beautiful wahine, Mitai seeks advice and learns that the women are patupaiarehe and must be cast far away. They are given to Urutengangana, the god of the stars, who places them in the far away heavens. Yet once a year, at winter solstice, he allows them to shine in the Eastern sky. A contemporary myth of love, magic, and adventure that celebrates Matariki. Brief factual information about Matariki.
Suggested level: junior, primary.
9781869693275
Māori (New Zealand people)--Children's picture books.
New Year--New Zealand--Children's picture books.
Matariki--Children's picture books.
Adventure stories.
Children's stories, New Zealand.
Picture books for children.
NZ823.3
The seven stars of Matariki / by Toni Rolleston-Cummins ; illustrated by Nikki Slade-Robinson. - Wellington, N.Z. : Huia, 2008. - 25 p. : col. ill. ; 21 x 30 cm.
Picture story book for children. Published simultaneously in Maaori.
When Mitai's seven handsome brothers are bewitched by seven beautiful wahine, Mitai seeks advice and learns that the women are patupaiarehe and must be cast far away. They are given to Urutengangana, the god of the stars, who places them in the far away heavens. Yet once a year, at winter solstice, he allows them to shine in the Eastern sky. A contemporary myth of love, magic, and adventure that celebrates Matariki. Brief factual information about Matariki.
Suggested level: junior, primary.
9781869693275
Māori (New Zealand people)--Children's picture books.
New Year--New Zealand--Children's picture books.
Matariki--Children's picture books.
Adventure stories.
Children's stories, New Zealand.
Picture books for children.
NZ823.3