Matariki Around the World: a Cluster of Stars, a Cluster of Stories
By (Author) Miriama Kamo
By (author) Rangi Matamua
Illustrated by Isobel Joy Te Aho-White
Scholastic New Zealand Limited
Scholastic New Zealand
1st June 2022
New Zealand
Children
Fiction
Hardback
80
A fascinating look at Matariki in New Zealand and around the world 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 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.