Mary is a storyteller and children’s writer who lives in the Hawke’s Bay with her husband and co-performer Peter Charlton-Jones. They hold an annual music festival, record music, hold workshops and performances at their property, Te Rangi. Mary has been a horse trainer, a primary school teacher, and a social worker before becoming an actor and then a storyteller. Mary is known as a riotous and vibrant performer who also makes her audience think. She has also written several picture books. Mary teaches storytelling workshops for librarians, teachers or anyone working with children and tells tall stories at schools, libraries and festivals in New Zealand and overseas.
Selected bibliography:
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The Christmas Kitten illustrated by Sunset (Te-Rangi Books 2002).
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Cover Wee Wee illustrated by Sunset, song by Peter Charlton-Jones (Te-Rangi Books 2003).
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Pita Pekapeka PP and the Four Naughty Boys illustrated by Sunset (Te-Rangi Books 2005).
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Pita Pekapeka PP Acrobat Bat illustrated by Sunset (Te-Rangi Books 2007).
