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Ihaka and the Unexpected Visitor
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Ihaka and the Unexpected Visitor by Kirsty Wadsworth takes readers on a charming journey inspired by Maori mythology. Tawhirimatea is the Maori god of wind and storms. When one of his little rainclouds goes missing, Tawhirimatea swirls by Ihaka's house to get the little boy's help...
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Ihaka and the Unexpected Visitor by Kirsty Wadsworth takes readers on a charming journey inspired by Maori mythology.
Tawhirimatea is the Maori god of wind and storms. When one of his little rainclouds goes missing, Tawhirimatea swirls by Ihaka's house to get the little boy's help in finding the little lost cloud. It is needed for an imminent rainstorm.
So off the two go to check in with the gods Tangaroa, Tane, and Raumoko, none of whom have seen the little cloud. Dejected, they return to Ihakaβs house... and find that Ihakaβs mum has a pretty good idea where to look.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781775437543
Publisher: Scholastic New Zealand Limited
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 01 September 2022
Country: New Zealand
Imprint: Scholastic New Zealand
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Zak Waipara
- Illustrated by Zak Waipara
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 6.0mm
Width: 251.0mm
Height: 240.0mm
Weight: 210g
Pages: 32
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