{"product_id":"mat-tait-kupe-and-the-great-octopus-of-muturangi","title":"Mat Tait | Kupe and the Great Octopus of Muturangi","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWINNER; RUSSELL CLARK AWARD FOR ILLUSTRATION, NZ BOOK AWARDS FOR CHILDREN \u0026amp; YOUNG ADULTS 2026 'A dynamic and beautiful retelling . . . the tightly composed illustrations are wonderfully impactful . . . a powerful story that will captivate a wide range of ages and readers.' Meg Nicoll, Magpies 'Bold colour and design, paired with a simple yet engrossing text. Absolutely stunning. An incredible resource across every strand of the curriculum. I can see it inspiring many of our younger artists and storytellers. It belongs in every home.' Rebecca Lyell, NZ Booklovers 'A feast for the eye on every page. Not only a retelling of this legendary battle but a discovery of Aotearoa itself. Stunning!' Adele Broadbent, What Book Next? Kupe's voyage to Aotearoa! Kupe found that a huge, fearsome wheke (octopus) was taking all the fish in the ocean and the people of Hawaiki had nothing to eat. So Kupe chased that wheke across Te Moana-nui-a-Kiwa (the Pacific Ocean). Finally Hine-te-Aparangi, Kupe's wife, saw land and a long white cloud: Aotearoa! Find out what happened when the wheke and Kupe had a massive battle . . . Perfect for readers who love: - Aotearoa's earliest stories - purakau about our land - exciting chase stories - beautiful, bright illustrations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Book Reps","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46794281353295,"sku":"30200","price":29.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0084\/9562\/8367\/files\/9781991142450.jpg?v=1789620454","url":"https:\/\/littlebeehive.shop\/products\/mat-tait-kupe-and-the-great-octopus-of-muturangi","provider":"Little Beehive","version":"1.0","type":"link"}