Written by Robert Sullivan, illustrated by Gavin Bishop
Published by Random House NZ Ltd, 2002
ISBN: 1 86941 516 7
- CLFNZ Notable Book for 2003.
- Winner of the NZ POST Children’s Book Awards Non-Fiction
Section 2003
- NZ Children's Book of the Year 2003
Weaving Earth and Sky: myths and legends of Aotearoa, retells the classic
Maori myths and legends, which range from creation to Maui to Kupe’s
arrival in Aotearoa.
Reviews
“This wonderful book transcends the useful boundaries into which we categorise literature.
It is a picture book and a collection of wonderful timeless stories.
If Robert Sullivan is the warp in the weaving of his stories Gavin Bishop is certainly the weft.
His bold illustrations are strongly atmospheric and perfectly represent the colour of Aotearoa.
From the front cover, depicting Maui attacking Tunaroa, the great eel,
and from end paper to end paper they enhance and elaborate the text.”
- Judges’ Report, NZ Post Children’s Book Awards 2003
