This book was inspired by aboriginal artist Elaine Russell's childhood memories of her family and their life on the mission at Murrin Bridge. Extended Description
The book is both a delightful introduction to the numbers 1–20, and a unique exploration of Australian wildlife–some familiar, others more unusual–as seen through the eyes of an indigenous artist.
In the moon at night, you can see Aukam, weaving her mats. This traditional story is beautifully told and illustrated by a young Saibai Island woman.
Written in the Western Torres Strait Island language of Kalaw Kawaw Ya as well as English.
While explaining in a traditional style how the boy turns into a turtle, Trevor Fourmile's story explores issues of a boy's relationship to his community.
Four wonderful traditional teaching stories of the Wongutha people are collected together here for the first time: Updated with a vibrant new design, the stories are still as fresh and appealing as ever. The collected work contains a map, explanatory note and a simple pronunciation guide for the Wongutha words used in the text. Extended Description
More adventures from Bilby and his friends in the bush.. Bilby has never been in a bushfire before and he is about to learn about the great dangers confronting him and the bush animals as they all try to escape. Follows the success of the award-winning A Home for Bilby (2005). Once again, enjoy evocative illustrations by celebrated artist, Grace Fielding.
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