Description
This beautifully illustrated collection of multicultural folktales takes you on a journey to the Polynesian island of Tonga. You will explore this diverse culture through incredible tales of gods, dragons, magic, and more. These tales offer age-old lessons in forgiveness and kindness that are enjoyable for children and adults alike.
You will be introduced to characters drawn from oral storytellers, songs, and dance.
- Tangaloa – The Sky God
- ‘Aho’eitu – The First King of Tonga
- Seketoa – The Shark God
- ‘Aitu- The Naughty Trickster Demi-God
With a unique mix of magic, revenge, and adventure, these stories are brought to a new generation with clear simple text and colorful entrancing illustrations. A genuine pearl of the South Pacific, the Kingdom of Tonga will seem more than just a fairy tale.
“A delightful introduction to Tongan folklore! Engaging, reverential, and fun!”
— Josh Allen, author of Out to Get You and Only If You Dare
“Tonga’s First King and Other Folktales is a great tribute to traditional Tongan folktales, and really captures the essence and depth of the rich Tongan culture.”
— Karyn Keanaaina
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