{"product_id":"taming-the-sun-by-gavin-bishop-9781869790349","title":"Taming The Sun","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTaming the Sun\u003c\/em\u003e showcases four classic Maori myths beautifully retold with stunning illustrations by award-winning author Gavin Bishop. This captivating collection includes two well-known legends: Maui and The Sun and Maui and The Big Fish, alongside two lesser-known tales: Rona and The Moon and Kahu The Taniwha.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAimed at children aged 3-7 years, these myths are simply yet elegantly written. Gavin's characteristic sense of humour shines through in every story. While each tale is exciting and often a little bit scary, they are resolved beautifully, allowing the essence of the original myths to remain while re-telling them for a new generation of children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe illustrations are stunning, with a different colour palette for each story and a strong mix of techniques that create bold and beautiful images. These illustrations integrate with the words in a powerful and meaningful way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTaming the Sun\u003c\/em\u003e is an imaginative, fresh, and much-needed addition to the picture book genre, taking traditional myths to a new level. This remarkable work is created by one of New Zealand's most talented and passionate children's book writers and illustrators. It was short-listed for the NZ Post Children's Book Awards in 2005.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46695656980716,"sku":"9781869790349","price":22.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/19944623482853.jpg?v=1753663073","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/products\/taming-the-sun-by-gavin-bishop-9781869790349","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}