{"product_id":"9781775530176","title":"Counting The Stars","description":"Author: Bishop, Gavin\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781775530176\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: RANDOM HOUSE NZ\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 28 Sep 2012\u003cbr\u003ePages: 48 \u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFour excitingly told and stunningly illustrated Maori stories for children aged 3-10, by top New Zealand children's writer and illustrator Gavin Bishop.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA collection of four excitingly told and stunningly illustrated Maori stories for children, by award-winning New Zealand children's writer and illustrator Gavin Bishop. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eCounting the Stars\u003c\/i\u003e continues to take traditional myths to a new level. Created by one of New Zealand's most talented and passionate children's book writers and illustrators. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA sequel  to \u003ci\u003eTaming the Sun\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eRiding the Waves\u003c\/i\u003e, this stunning book contains four more Maori myths, including two well-known legends (Ranginui and Papatuanuku and Hinemoa and Tutanekai) and two less well-known legends (The battle of the birds and Kae and the whale).  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAimed at children 3-10 years, these myths are simply written and yet powerful. They're exciting and scary but each story is nicely resolved. Gavin allows the essence of the original myths to remain while also re-telling them for a new generation of children.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe illustrations are stunning - the different colour palette for each story and the strong mix of techniques create bold and beautiful images.","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48150371336350,"sku":"UBD-9781775530176","price":17.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9781775530176.jpg?v=1786964675","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9781775530176","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}