Retold by: Dame Kāterina Te Heikōkō Mataira. (NB: the name on the cover, and many library catalogues, is Katarina Mataira.)

Illustrated by: Claire Bowes.

Published in 1975, this book was a mainstay in many a home and school. Dame Kāterina Te Heikōkō Mataira was fundamental to the revitalisation of te reo Māori, including the growth of Kura Kaupapa Māori.

Check out Anne’s Exploring te Ao Māori post.

Credit: Anne C (Storytime Solidarity member).