MYTHS AND LEGENDS

Faced with too short days and long nights Maui comes up with a plan to slow the sun's passage through the sky. With the help of his brothers, Maui sets out for the home of the sun to catch it and make it move more slowly.

"Dragons" takes a comprehensive look at the mythology of a creature that has held a powerful fascination for mankind for thousands of years and inspired countless religions, authors and artists. Dragons have symbolised both good and evil to different cultures throughout time, and in addition to examining the myths, this title also examines the famous hoaxes and real-life creatures that might have inspired the legends. Beautifully illustrated throughout, with clear text and informative captions, it includes Dragon 'facts' section, g... read more

Gavin Bishop's latest stunning book contains four Maori myths, cleverly retold and beautifully illustrated. The stories are: Mother Earth and Father Sky The Battle of the Birds Kae and the Whale Hinemoa and Tutanekai These stories are simply written, allowing the essence of the original myths to remain. A companion book to Taming the Sun and Riding the waves created by one of New Zealand's most talented and passionate children's book writers and illustrators.

Written and illustrated by well-known children's writer and illustrator Gavin Bishop, Taming the Sun contains four stories - 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). Aimed 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 they are exciting and resolved beautifully. Gavin allows the essence of the original myths to... read more

Taniwharau is a collection of stories about the mythical creatures and special guardians of Mâori legend. Taniwha were seen as a good omen by local people, yet any stranger to the area saw them as dangerous creatures that would kill to protect their territory. Each story is accompanied by Warren Pohatu’s dazzling imagery of the taniwha.

Based on the traditional counting rhyme of the animals boarding Noah's ark, this version offers a New Zealand perspective, with some of the native animals of Aotearoa being called aboard te waka, a large Maori canoe. First published 2005. Finalist 2006 NZ Post Book Awards. Shortlisted New Zealand Post Book Awards 2006.

A sequel or companion book to 'Taming the Sun', Gavin Bishop's latest stunning book contains four more Maori myths, including two well-known legends (Maui finds his family and Maui and the goddess of fire) and two less well-known legends (Hatupatu and the birdwoman and Rata and his waka).Aimed at children 3-10 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. G... read more

Find out about the mysteries and legends surrounding dragons in this guide to mythology from around the world.

Get ready to enter the magical realm of fairies. From goblins to nymphs, you'll discover all the myths surrounding these mysterious creatures.

As a group of shimmering lights dances around the grassy meadow, a large, dark shadow cuts through the stormy night sky . . . WARNING! YOU HAVE NOW ENTERED A MYTHICAL REALM! With fantastic facts and incredible tales, discover famous mythological creatures from around the world with this bumper guide to the realms of magic, myth and make believe.

Discover fearsome beasts, such as the snake-haired gorgans and the crocodile-headed Ammut, as well as creatures of beauty, such as the majestic phoenix and the graceful unicorn. Follow the Greek hero Theseus through the labyrinth to kill the bull-headed Minotaur, or look on as brave dragon-slayers engage in mortal combat. Watch as the winged hippogriff flies across the skies, and terrible sea monsters snatch sailors to their doom. This is a book filled with roars and blood-curdling cries of creatures you would pray never to meet.

For anyone from the effortlessly erudite to those who think that a myth is a female moth, it's extremely handy to know about Greek myths. Not only are they everywhere - books, films, language, the collective subconscious - it will also make you look clever. Now from Jason and the Argonauts to Helen of Troy (via Achilles' Heel), all the essential myths - plus a few brilliant but less well-known ones - have been condensed in one hilarious volume. Featuring eye-gouging, baby-eating, liver-pecking and wooden horses, these are some of t... read more

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Lurking behind this intriguing cover, a Kraken grapples with a ship on the high seas; dragons from Eastern and Western traditions spring to life; and a Medusa, snake-hair twisting and hissing, turns the reader to stone. Deeper inside, an ancient, decrepit vampire rises from his coffin; a lycanthrope is caught in the light of the full moon and transforms; and Bigfoot hides behind a tree, ducking his human pursuer. Master paper engineers Matthew Reinhart and Robert Sabuda unfold the legends and lore of cultures around the world to re... read more

Takes the intrepid reader on a grand pop-up tour of centuries-old myths and legends from across the globe. This title lets you explore the lush banks of the Nile of Ancient Egypt, and visit Zeus' kingdom on Mount Olympus, high above the clouds of Ancient Greece. It also lets you touch down in the frozen lands of the Norse gods.

The Greek myths are among the greatest, most exciting stories ever told and feature some of the world's best loved heroes and heroines. In this book, you'll find the stories of Theseus, conqueror of the dreaded Minotaur; the mighty Heracles and his twelve tasks; the tragic lovers Orpheus and Eurydice; Perseus, the Gorgon-slayer; the musician Arion and his rescue by the dolphins; Pandora and her little box of horrors; the feather-clad fliers Daedalus and Icarus; and the weaving contest between Arachne and the goddess Athene. Each of... read more

Based on a centuries-old legend of tea-picking monkeys, this title tells a tale full of vivid characters: a heartless Overseer, an enigmatic Royal Tea-Taster and, in a faraway land, and an Empress with a liking for tea.

With bold imagery and an ear tuned to the music of Homer's epic poem, Gareth Hinds reinterprets the ancient classic as it's never been told before. Fresh from his triumphs in the Trojan War, Odysseus, King of Ithaca, wants nothing more than to return home to his family. Instead, he offends the sea god, Poseidon, who dooms him to years of shipwreck and wandering. Battling man-eating monsters, violent storms, and the supernatural seductions of sirens and sorceresses, Odysseus will need all his strength and cunning - and a little help... read more

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