Tama and the Taniwha
By Koster, Melanie
Highly Recommended
Reviewed by Nat Lagah, Teacher/DP, Pirinoa School, Wairarapa
| Author & Illustrator: | Monica Koster |
| Publisher: | Scholastic |
| ISBN: | 9781775437932 |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Publication: | Jul 2023 |
| Ages: | 2- 8 years |
| Themes: | Aotearoa NZ stories, Māori legends, siblings, resilience |
Highly Recommended
Reviewed by Nat Lagah, Teacher/DP, Pirinoa School, Wairarapa
Opening sentence
"Don't put your waewae in the water," sang Tama's big sisters, "or the taniwha might get you!"
'Tama and the Taniwha' is a well deserved winner of the Joy Cowley Award.
Amazing, vibrant illustrations bring the story to life - entwining commonly used Te Reo Māori words with a fun, rhythmic story. Based on a taunting tale told to a younger brother by his older sisters about a taniwha swimming in the lake, Tama is hesitant to hop in. When he does eventually work up the courage, he realises that the water is lovely - until his sisters start screaming about being attacked by the taniwha. Tama decides to go searching for the elusive creature and eventually finds her - enjoying a long swim alongside her.
A great read, especially for younger students and those students with older siblings who like to taunt them!
Amazing, vibrant illustrations bring the story to life - entwining commonly used Te Reo Māori words with a fun, rhythmic story. Based on a taunting tale told to a younger brother by his older sisters about a taniwha swimming in the lake, Tama is hesitant to hop in. When he does eventually work up the courage, he realises that the water is lovely - until his sisters start screaming about being attacked by the taniwha. Tama decides to go searching for the elusive creature and eventually finds her - enjoying a long swim alongside her.
A great read, especially for younger students and those students with older siblings who like to taunt them!
| Author & Illustrator: | Monica Koster |
| Publisher: | Scholastic |
| ISBN: | 9781775437932 |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Publication: | Jul 2023 |
| Ages: | 2- 8 years |
| Themes: | Aotearoa NZ stories, Māori legends, siblings, resilience |
Recommended
