Matariki ki te Ao: (Matariki Around the World Mori Edition)
(Paperback)
Publishing Details
Matariki ki te Ao: (Matariki Around the World Mori Edition)
By (Author) Miriama Kamo
By (author) Rangi Matamua
Illustrated by Isobel Joy Te Aho-White
Translated by Pania Papa
Translated by Leon Blake
Scholastic New Zealand Limited
Scholastic New Zealand
1st May 2025
New Zealand
Classifications
Children
Fiction
Childrens: picture books, activity books, early learning concepts
Physical Properties
Paperback
Description
This fascinating look at Matariki in New Zealand and around the world is now retold in te reo Maori. The Matariki constellation (or Pleiades) is known by many different names and is seen and celebrated by many cultures around the world. This beautifully illustrated book features 18 stories: 9 of which highlight the Maori Matariki stars, while the others reference the stories about this constellation from different cultures, from the Pacific Islands to the Americas, Europe and Africa. This collection of Matariki stories will be a resource to treasure in homes, schools and libraries across Aotearoa New Zealand and the wider world.
