Book: Traditional Maori Legends

Traditional Maori Legends Nga Tai Korero
Book by Warren Pohatu
Published by Reed Publishing, 2005, softcover, 32pp

Nga Tai Korero means "the currents of speech", a reference to the Maori tradition of oral storytelling. In this colourful book, Warren Pohatu retells fourteen Maori stories and myths that have been passed down over centuries - including old favourites like "Maui and the Fish", "Paikea and the Whale", "Tutanekai and Hinemoa", "Ngatoroirangi", "Rona and the Moon", and "Maui and the Sun".

All the stories are accompanied by Pohatu's vivid illustrations.

A fabulous storytelling book for all to read, and an insight into the Maori world.

Shipped worldwide from New Zealand.