An illustrated story from Cape York Peninsula of true heroism in the face of a mother and baby taken by a crocodile. The bravery of her father-in-law will be remembered. This true story was told orally by Eva and Pat Pootchemunka. Versatile artist Garry Namponan’s paintings dramatically recreate the characters and set the scene..
The Outback now in a new soft cover edition.
Annaliese Porter captures the Australian outback in all its moods in this moving bush ballad about the country's vast interior. Written when she was only eight-years-old, The Outback brings together a gifted young writer and one of Australia's most celebrated artists, Bronwyn Bancroft.
A memory of a child-hood experience has prompted this story. How important it is for parents to teach their children to be aware of stranger danger, trust their own senses and protect themselves.
This multi-award-winning book, tells the story of how Anangu from five different language groups came to live together at Papunya.
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From MAGIC BEAN IN-FACT series.
Janeen Brian has recorded the oral history of Pilawuk who was born in Darwin in 1955, and was later forcibly removed from her family because of Australian policy to make Australia 'white'. She is part of the 'stolen generation'. Also available as a big book.
The night creatures possum, wombat, bandicoot, curlew and owl; and the day creatures kangaroo, cockatoo, emu, echidna, pelican and goanna all live happily together in a beautiful valley of sweet grass and cool water. But one spring the rain didnt come and the waterhole dried up. The Rain Flower is delightful story of the bush creatures' search for the rain flower to bring the rain, and fill the rivers and waterhole. Their journey is one of learning: how to unite, seek advice, give opinion and work together.
Sam is a young boy who like most young boys of this generation loves computers, DVDs, IPODS and iPhones. He hates the Australian bush and the outdoors. Sam would be happy if it all disappeared. Then he goes to stay with his Nanna who LOVES the outdoors and going for long walks in the bush. Extended Description
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