Bird Child and Other Stories by Patricia Grace
$37.00 NZD
Category: Myths and Legends
Mythology and contemporary Māori life are woven together seamlessly in this spectacular collection by Aotearoa’s foremost short story writer. The titular story ‘Bird Child’ plunges you deep into Te Kore, an ancient time before time. In another, the formidable goddess Mahuika, Keeper of Fire, becomes a d ...Show more
Book of Beasts by TickTock
$29.99 NZD
Category: Myths and Legends
Open the BOOK OF BEASTS...if you dare! Those with the courage to open this book will find a collection of the most hideous beasts from ancient and modern myth to ever have walked the earth. These brawling, battling beasts have fought their way through time and are captured in this lavishly illustrated c ...Show more
Discovering Dragons: The Ultimate Guide To The Creatures Of Legend by Kelly Gauthier
$44.99 NZD
Category: Myths and Legends
From frigid poles to the blazing equator, from down deep in the underworld to the stormiest seas and beyond, dragons inhabit every habitat and niche available. They display mind-bending diversity; some breathe fire and some haunt the skies. Some have even developed complex language, communicating throug ...Show more
Dragon Lore by Curatoria Draconis
$29.99 NZD
Category: Myths and Legends
This treasury of 10 epic tales brings together the world's most famous dragons, stunningly illustrated in fabulous detail. Discover a rich tapestry of dragon lore as you read vibrant retellings of myths and legends that feature heroes and heroines from Thor to Merlin, Beowulf, Heracles, and the last dra ...Show more
Goddess: 50 Goddesses, Spirits, Saints and Other Female Figures Who Have Shaped Belief by Janina Ramirez
$38.99 NZD
Category: History and Pre-History
This empowering collection brings together 50 Goddess' from Nut, the Ancient Egyptian Goddess of the Sky to Medusa to Papatuanuku the Maori Earth Goddess. Tales of powerful female figures have been told since the beginning of time and this collection brings together 50 stories from around the world. The ...Show more
Kai and the Monkey King by Joe Todd-Stanton
$24.99 NZD
Category: Graphic (Junior)
When Kai grows tired of her bookish mum not being adventurous enough for a Brownstone, she decides to seek out the mischievous and rebellious Monkey King. Will he bring her the adventure she craves, or will he cause her more trouble than he's worth? Read the latest story from the mythical Brownstone's ...Show more
Lao Lao of Dragon Mountain by Margaret Bateson-Hill
$24.99 NZD
Category: Myths and Legends
A beautiful story about a paper-cutting master Lao Lao 'Grandma'. Surrounded by children, making and teaching delicate papercuts. The greedy emperor hears about Lao Lao's skills and has her imprisoned not realising an ice dragon nearby is watching! A modern take on traditional stories from China. Pape ...Show more
Lonely Planet Kids Gods, Goddesses, and Heroes by Marzia Accatino, Marzia Accatino
$29.99 NZD
Category: Myths and Legends
From monster-slewing heroes to ancient accounts of gods and goddesses from all around the world, such as Thor and Odin, the beautifully illustrated follow-up to Atlas of Monsters and Ghosts is a fun and fascinating journey through the realms of mythology, enthralling with tales of creation, legendary fa ...Show more
Losi the Giant Fisherman by Dahlia Malaeulu
$20.00 NZD
Category: NZ Middle Fiction 8-12-year-olds
Losi the Giant was the greatest fisherman across all the moana. A mischievous and loyal friend to sea creatures and all humans, Losi will always be remembered as the hero who brought taro, the food of the Gods, to Earth. Samoan Myths ; Legends Pick a Path Collection
Rebel Folklore by DK
$47.99 NZD
Category: Myths and Legends
Meet 50 fascinating folktale characters and discover how these flawed heroes and relatable villains of ancient stories remain relevant todayRebel Folklore gathers 50 fascinating folktale characters from around the world, showing readers why we should care about the rebels and misfits of ancient stories. ...Show more
Roman Myths: Volume Two by Fiona Macdonald
$34.99 NZD
Category: Myths and Legends
A spellbinding, easy-to-read, and beautifully illustrated anthology of Roman myths.How did the hunter Orion become a constellation? How was Lara, the water spirit, punished for being too loose-lipped? What happened to Mercury and Jupiter when they came down to earth disguised as humans? This second volu ...Show more
Te Hiakai Tangata: The Taniwha of Tuarā-Rangaia by Hirini Moko Mead
$25.00 NZD
Category: NZ Middle Fiction 8-12-year-olds
This is a story of a taniwha that lives beside a track between villages and menaces travellers and the surrounding iwi. When a chief’s son is taken by the taniwha, Te Hiakai, the people devise many plans to trap and kill the taniwha, but each time Te Hiakai outwits them. In the end, Pōhutukawa, a chief’ ...Show more