Rolleston-Cummins, Toni. <br/><br/>
The seven stars of Matariki / 
 7 stars of Matariki 
by Toni Rolleston-Cummins ; illustrated by Nikki Slade-Robinson. 
 - 25 pages :  colour illustrations ;  21 x 30 cm 
<br/><br/> Picture story book for children.  Published simultaneously in English and Māori. 
<br/><br/> When Mitai's seven handsome brothers are bewitched by seven beautiful women, Mitai seeks advice and learns that the women are patupaiarehe and must be cast far away. They are given to Urutengangana, the god of the stars, who places them in the far away heavens. Yet once a year, at winter solstice, he allows them to shine in the Eastern sky. A contemporary myth of love, magic, and adventure that celebrates Matariki. Brief factual information about Matariki. Suggested level: junior, primary. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>1869693272 9781869693275 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>New Year--New Zealand--Juvenile fiction<br/>Adventure stories<br/>Magic--Juvenile fiction<br/>Children's stories, New Zealand.<br/>Matariki (Tātai whetū)<br/>Pakiwaitara<br/>Whetū
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>428.6