{"product_id":"9781869790349","title":"Taming The Sun: Four Maori Myths","description":"Author: Bishop, Gavin \u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781869790349 \u003cbr\u003ePublisher: RANDOM HOUSE NZ \u003cbr\u003eYear First Published: 2008 \u003cbr\u003ePages: 48 \u003cbr\u003eDimensions: 286mm x 216mm x 5mm \u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback \/ softback \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDescription: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFour classic Maori myths beautifully retold with stunning illustrations by award winner Gavin Bishop.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFour classic Maori myths beautifully retold with stunning illustrations by award winner Gavin Bishop.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eTaming the Sun\u003c\/i\u003e contains four stories, including two well-known legends (Maui And The Sun and Maui And The Big Fish) and two less well-known legends (Rona And The Moon and Kahu The Taniwha).  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAimed at children with reading ages 3-7 years, these myths are simply and yet elegantly written. Gavin's characteristic sense of humour is evident in all of the stories; and while each story is exciting and often a little bit scary, they are resolved beautifully. 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 that integrate with the words in a powerful and meaningful way.  \u003ci\u003eTaming the Sun\u003c\/i\u003e is an imaginative, fresh and much-needed addition to the picture book genre, which takes 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\u003eSHORT-LISTED FOR NZ POST CHILDREN'S BOOK AWARDS 2005.","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45667945054366,"sku":"UBD-9781869790349","price":17.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9781869790349.jpg?v=1751333530","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9781869790349","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}