Tales of Polynesia, Yiling Changues
Tales of Polynesia, Yiling Changues
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Tales of Polynesia

Author: Yiling Changues

Narrator: Kaleo Griffith

Unabridged: 4 hr 7 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 05/09/2023


Synopsis

Explore the enchanting world of Polynesian folklore in this beautifully illustrated collection of traditional stories.

A woman falls in love with the king of the sharks. Two powerful sorcerers compete in a battle of magical wits. The king of Maui's fastest messenger races to bring a young woman back from the dead. In these traditional tales, the borders blur between life and death, reality and magic, and land and sea.

This volume includes legends from Hawai'i, New Zealand, Tahiti, and Samoa, showcasing the rich narrative tradition of the Polynesian islands. You'll encounter awe-inspiring warriors, tricky magicians, and fearsome creatures of the deep. Each tale is paired with evocative contemporary art, creating a special illustrated edition to read, share, and treasure across generations.

POPULAR SERIES: The Tales series gives new life to traditional stories. Celebrating the richness of folklore around the world, and featuring the work of beloved contemporary illustrators, these books are treasured by adults and teens alike.

TALES THAT TRANSPORT YOU: These folktales are deeply rooted in the landscape of the Polynesian islands. Dramatic mountain peaks, secluded valleys, and mesmerizing ocean vistas offer striking settings for timeless stories of magic.

GORGEOUS SPECIAL EDITION: With a mesmerizing full-page illustration for each story, as well as creamy paper, a ribbon page marker, and a handsome hardcover design, this edition is perfect for gifting and display.

Perfect for: Adult, young adult, and teen fans of fairy tales, folklore, myths, legends, and history Readers with Polynesian heritage or interested in Polynesian culture Illustration and art lovers Collectors of illustrated classics and such popular mythology books as D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths or Bulfinch's Mythology Fans of Moana Fans of the illustrator Yiling Changues

Reviews

Goodreads review by Rosh ~on extended semihiatus~ on April 20, 2023

In a Nutshell:An interesting collection of folklore from four Polynesian places. Liked the stories; didn’t like the presentation. This is more of a collector’s edition than a children’s storybook. This is a collection of fifteen folktales taken from Hawaii, New Zealand, Tahiti, and Samoa. The stori......more

Goodreads review by Kristy on January 25, 2023

This book, and series in general, is good for anybody who is interested in folktales from different cultures. If you've read any of Grimm's fairy tales, you'll already be familiar with the writing style in this. Unfortunately, it is not one that I particularly like. The footnotes throughout are more......more

Goodreads review by Lingli on December 22, 2023

I like that it is written in how it would be told to people, or how distinct their mythical storytelling is from the more western way of storytelling (think of Brothers Grimm). Maybe it is also quite literally translated, I don't know, but I like how I have to read the stories. The stories itself ar......more

Goodreads review by Shaina on February 26, 2023

Thank you so much to NetGalley and Yiling Changues for providing me with a complimentary digital ARC for Tales of Polynesia coming out May 8, 2023. The honest opinions expressed in this review are my own. A young woman falls in love with the king of sharks. Two great sorcerers compete in a battle of......more

Goodreads review by Jeannie on January 17, 2023

Title: Tales of Polynesia: Folktales from Hawai'i, New Zealand, Tahiti, and Somoa Author: Yiling Changues (Illustrator) Genre: Folklore - Mythology Publisher: Chronicle Books - Copyright 2023 Publication Date: May 9, 2023 ISBN: 9781797217567 Read: January 10-11, 2023 Disclaimer: I received a digital advanc......more