The legend is about Apa'ula (tears) at the foot of Mount Vaea because the husband turned into the mountain. The waterfall at the foot of the Mount Vaea symbolised the tears of Apa'ula
Part of the Dedication:
The purpose of writing this book is to aid in the preservation of tala o le vavau in the hope that stories such as this will continue to be shared with generations to come with the understanding that this particular story is but one version of this ancient myth and legend.
A Samoan/English bilingual picture book
Little explorer
Contents: We all need water -- What is water? -- Ice -- Gas -- The water cycle -- Bodies of water -- Salt water -- Uses of water -- Water pollution -- Drinking water -- Conservation
Summary: Water is all around us and even inside us! Dive in to discover the world of water, from raindrops to oceans to icebergs! (From back cover)
Summary: This is the story of a little puppy finding his way in the world, discovering other creatures and new environments. The last of the litter to find a home, he becomes the new best friend of a lonely young boy. 'Just a little brown dog' is a contemporary fable that explores the dynamic between animals and humans
Around the world
Acorn
Social studies, Level H, word count 120. (Back cover)
Summary: This title looks at the rich diversity of clothes around the world. Through simple text and stunning photographs, it introduces children to similarities found in clothes in different cultures, as well as honouring differences. (Books in Print)
On cover: 15 featured artists, 15 art activities for kids
Contents includes: Heru = Decorative comb / featured artist Wendy Whitehead -- Waka huia = Feather box / featured artist Todd Couper -- Poupou = Carved wall panel / featured artist Dr Cliff Whiting -- Kete = Bag / featured artist Sonia Snowden -- Kowhaiwhai = Scroll pattern / featured artist Ngatai Taepa -- Ipu = Container / featured artist Amorangi Hikuroa -- Koru = Spiral form / featured artist Norm Heke -- Tukutuku = Wall panel / featured artist Kohai Grace -- Hei tiki = Neck pendant / featured artist Lewis Gardiner -- Maro = Garment / featured artist Pip Devonshire -- Porotiti = Spinning disc / featured artist Brian Flintoff -- Wheku = Mask / featured artist Roi Toia -- Potaka = Spinning top / featured artist Robert Jahnke -- Poi = Dancing ball / featured artist Areta Wilkinson -- Manu tukutuku = Kite / featured artist James Webster
Summary: Maori art, the indigenous art of Aotearoa/New Zealand, is constantly evolving, embracing traditions of the past while drawing on contemporary culture and society. The information shared in this book is intended to enhance general knowledge of Maori culture through the artists' work and to encourage children to become actively involved. This book is ideal for anyone interested in learning about Maori art and culture; educators working with children in schools or the community; and especially children engaging with aspects of Maori culture through practical activities. (Introduction)
2nd ed
Stories and poems connect children throughout the world like rivers flowing from country to country. They can encourage children to learn about the world of other children, in other places. This collection uses water as its theme to celebrate such imaginative cultural connections.
Contents:
A message from His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales - 10
About the words - 12
About the Pictures - 13
Drawing Water From The Well - 14
Woman's World - Botswana - 16 - Cooking with Salt Water - Fiji Islands - 18 - Prescription - Samoa - 23 - Do You Believe in Magic? - Malta - 24 - The Boy Who Called Across the River - Sierra Leone - 26 - Wednesday Afternoon - Tonga - 27 - The Magic Fish - Malawi - 28 - Why People Have to Die - Vanuatu - 31
Down By The Water Hole - 34
The Enchanted River Tree - Zambia - 36 - The March of the Hermit Crabs in the Rain - The Bahamas - 40 - Nkalimeva - Swaziland - 42 - Black Noddy - Nauru - 45 - Clever Tortoise - United Republic of Tanzania - 46
Waves Upon The Shore - 50
When it's Summer - New Zealand - 52 - Kader - Seychelles - 53 - Dawn is a Fisherman - Belize - 56 - The Two Crabs - 58 - The Sea is a Mystery - Dominica - 59 - Seashell - Jamaica - 60 - Citronella - Mauritius - 61
The Salty Sea Breeze - 64
The Legend of the Golden Apple Tree - Barbados - 64 - Once the Wind - St Vincent and the Grenadines - 66 - Si Perawai, the Greedy Fisherman - Brunei Darussalam - 71 - Sailing Under Moonlit Skies - Maldives - 73 - The Three Brothers - Mozambique - 74 - We Have Come Home - The Gambia - 77 - Rajah Suran's Expedition to China - Singapore - 78
Sun, Moon And The Starry Sky - 82
The Messenger of the Moon - Malaysia - 84 - How the Starfish got to the Sea - Antigua and Barbuda - 88 - The Sun Witness - Bangladesh - 91 - Right Here Was the Ocean - Pakistan - 92 - The Moon in Swampland - United Kingdom - 93 - The Star's Tears - Papua New Guinea - 96 - Being Free - St Lucia - 97
Why A Rainbow Follows Rain 98
The Rainmaker - Tuvalu - 100 - The Mist - Lesotho - 101 - Rain and Fire - Namibia - 102 - Bringing the Rain to Kapiti Plain - Kenya - 104 - The Storm - India - 106 - The Thunder Spirit's Bride - Rwanda - 107 - Mookari - Australia - 112 - Invocation to the Rainbow - Cameroon - 114
Ghosts, Giants And Mermaids Of The Deep - 116
Wind and River Romance - Guyana - 118 - When I was a Child - Trinidad and Tobago - 119 - Tebwere, Tebarere, and Tetintiri - Kiribati - 120 - The Enchanted Rock - St Kitts and Nevis - 122 - The Warrior Women of Lumalao - Solomon Islands - 124 - Kyrenia - Cyprus - 128 - Rampunch and the Sea Devil - Grenada - 129
Water Gods and Ice Kings - 132
The Water God's Challenge - Nigeria - 134 - Mawu of the Waters - Ghana - 137 - The River Fairy - Uganda - 138 - The Ice King - Canada - 142 - The Marriage of the Rain Goddess - South Africa - 144
Glossary - 148
A Note From the Anthologist - 150
About the Anthologist - 153
Acknowledgements and Permissions - 154
Summary: Alice is adorable. With her arms tied in a knot, lips buttoned and eyes blindfolded, she explores her home in a different way every day of the week. See what Alice discovers. (Back cover)
How do you say hello in Mandarin? Explore the pages of this Mandarin Chinese English picture dictionary to learn new words and phrases. Colorful photographs and simple labels make learning Mandarin fun.
New Zealand author; New Zealand illustrator
Summary: 'A long time ago,' began Dad, 'a bear met a little boy and, right away, it knew it loved him.' When Dad discovers a mysterious, dusty box in Gran's attic, and brings it home to Max, the scene is set for a poignant and intriguing family tale. What could be inside the box, and why is it so important that Max hear Dad's story before he's allowed to open it? As Max listens, it becomes apparent that the box contains a special treasure, one that only Max can breathe life into
Other Title: On the farm, milking time
New Zealand authors
At head of title: On the farm
Summary: Always keen to help out, Jack and Tom answer the call for help from the dairy farmer up the road. His worker is sick so he needs a hand for the day. So join Jack and Tom as they learn about what happens down on the dairy farm
