The Matariki cluster (or Pleiades) is known by many different names and is seen and celebrated by many cultures around the world. This book features 21 stories, 9 of which highlight the Maori Matariki stars, while the others reference the stories about this cluster from different cultures. Includes stories from Aotearoa New Zealand, Cook Islands, Tahiti, Australia, Hawai'i, Japan, China, India, Africa, Greece, Scandinavia, and the Americas.
This beautifully illustrated collection of Matariki stories will be a resource to treasure in homes, schools and libraries across Aotearoa New Zealand and the wider world. Co-authored by Professor Rangi Matamua, who is widely respected as Aotearoa's expert on all things Matariki, with well-known Maori broadcaster Miriama Kamo. Te Ao Maori is skilfully weaved into the beautiful illustrations by illustrator Isobel Joy Te Aho-White.
Hardback, 80 pages. 8yrs+.
This beautifully illustrated collection of Matariki stories will be a resource to treasure in homes, schools and libraries across Aotearoa New Zealand and the wider world. Co-authored by Professor Rangi Matamua, who is widely respected as Aotearoa's expert on all things Matariki, with well-known Maori broadcaster Miriama Kamo. Te Ao Maori is skilfully weaved into the beautiful illustrations by illustrator Isobel Joy Te Aho-White.
Hardback, 80 pages. 8yrs+.
