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The story explores themes of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecourage, sacrifice, responsibility and caring for the natural world\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Story\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChildren can follow the legend through seven illustrated stages:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col start=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Time When Kiwi Could Fly \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Sickness of the Forest \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTāne Mahuta Calls for Help \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Kiwi Accepts the Mission \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEating the Bugs, Saving the Trees \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Choice of Sacrifice 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