Sina and the Eel : Floor Puzzle

Sina was a beautiful girl whose fame reached the Tui Fiti, the King of Fiji. Using magic, he transformed himself into an eel and travelled to Sina’s village to see her. Sina discovered the eel in the village pool and, realising it was gentle, kept it as her pet. When the eel grew old and weak, he revealed his true identity and asked Sina to bury his head in the ground. From this place a coconut tree grew, and the markings on the coconut shell are said to be the face of the eel, reminding us of their story.

This story is brought to life as a 60 × 80 centimetre floor puzzle, made from durable MDF wood and 4 millimetres thick, designed for tamariki to explore through hands-on play, storytelling, and visual learning.

Puzzle piece numbers can be customised depending on your specifications, with standard options including 9-piece, 16-piece,18-piece, 32-piece, and 42-piece versions — making it easy to choose the right challenge level. Ideal for whānau time, classrooms, or as a standout gift, this puzzle invites tamariki to explore courage, clever thinking, and perseverance through play, while building a deeper understanding of Māori storytelling and cultural identity.