Nag Tai Korero means the currents of speech, a reference to the Maori tradition of oral storytelling. This book retells in simple form fourteen Maori stories and myths that have been passed down over centuries.
Traditional Maori Legends
Primary (ages 6-9)
Material appropriate for primary age groups
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