The Taniwha in our Backyard
(Paperback)
Publishing Details
The Taniwha in our Backyard
By (Author) Malcolm Paterson
Illustrated by Martin Bailey
3
Oratia Media
Oratia Books
3rd September 2018
New Zealand
Classifications
Children
Fiction
823.92
Physical Properties
Paperback
32
Width 208mm, Height 284mm, Spine 5mm
150g
Description
Tui, his cousin Jennifer and their whanau go to the south Kaipara to visit their Uncle Rua and Auntie Mina. Exploring the area down to Muriwai, they learn about moa, kauri, Maui dolphins, kaitiakitanga (stewardship), geology and more. In the telling of their stories, a previously unknown taniwha (monster) takes centre stage! Mixing English and Maori (with some Malay words thrown in), established and newer ethnic groups, this new work in the Sharing Our Stories series connects children with the amazing environments and history around them,
Author Bio
Malcolm Paterson belongs to Ngati Whatua of Auckland and the Kaipara, and represents his iwi in heritage and environmental issues. He is author of the previous Sharing our Stories books The Castle in our Backyard (2010) and The Tunnel in our Backyard (2016) He lives with his family in Te Atatu, Auckland. Martin Bailey is a well-known illustrator who has created numerous children's books over a long career. He recently founded the boutique publisher Black Chook Books. Martin lives in Muriwai, one of the main locations in this work.
