Hello and welcome to Super Great Kids Stories.
Wise tales from storytellers around the world which will make you laugh and sometimes cry.
Recommended for ages 5 to 105.
I'm Kim and I love stories.
Today we have a slightly scary Maori traditional tale called Hatupatu and the Bird Woman.
It's told by Maori storyteller Emmy Bidwa.
And it's from Outer Roa, also known as New Zealand.
Hello, super great kids.
How are you?
I've got three reasons to be cheerful.
First, it's Playdate Friday and I'm going to visit my friend Jane.
We've been friends since we met at school when I was ten.
And second, the story today is good fun.
And it's told by Emmy Bidwa, who comes from a family of Maori storytellers.
And my third reason to be cheerful is that when you hear this,
I 'll be sailing in the Shetland Islands, which are in the northern part of Scotland.
I expect I'll be happy, but a bit chilly, with cold fingers and a blue nose.
And I'm hoping to spot a sea otter.
Now, just before we get to our tale, can you think of three reasons to be cheerful?
Ready?