The days seem to pass at a rate too fast to accomplish all his chores. Māui sets out to capture the sun, succeeds, and lengthens the hours of daylight. Includes ideas for guided reading.

The days seem to pass at a rate too fast to accomplish all his chores. Maui sets out to capture the sun, succeeds, and lengthens the hours of daylight. Suggested level: junior, primary.

Recounts how Maui uses his magical powers to slow the path of the sun across the sky, thus allowing crops more time to grow, fishermen more time to fish, and children more time to play.