The Echidna and the Shade Tree

The Echidna and the Shade Tree

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  • Author: Mona Green
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  • ISBN: 9781865046228
  • Category : Aboriginal Australians
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 32

This book is based on a story told by Mona Green, of the Jaru people, to Aboriginal children living in Halls Creek, Western Australia. The illustrations are adapted from the children's original paintings of the story. Mona Green said, "When my husband was a stockman, we used to go out to Nongra Lake to see if the cattle had enough water. I had heard the story about this giant lake, and I think that from the air it would look like a tree with roots stretching out."


The Bat and the Crocodile

The Bat and the Crocodile

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  • Author: Pamela Lofts
  • Publisher:
  • ISBN: 9781865046273
  • Category : Aboriginal Australians
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 32

This story comes from the Aboriginal people at Warmun (Turkey Creek) in Western Australia. It was told in the Kija language by Jacko Dolumyu and then in English by Hector Jandany. The illustrations are adapted from paintings of the story done by the children living at Warmun. Eileen Bray, of the Kija Language Group at Warmun, said, "When we talk about the Dreamtime, we think about the beginning. It was that sacred time when the land, water, trees, animals, sacred sites and people came to be. Our ancestors have passed on the Dreamtime to us through our culture - law, language, song and dance. The Dreamtime is that special thing in the hearts of all Aboriginal people."


The Kangaroo and the Porpoise

The Kangaroo and the Porpoise

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  • Author: Pamela Lofts
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  • ISBN: 9781865046297
  • Category : Aboriginal Australians
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 32

This story was told by Agnes Lippo from the Aboriginal community of Belyuen in the Northern Territory, where people from the Larrakia and Waigite language groups live. The illustrations in this book are adapted from paintings of the story done by the children at Belyuen School. Bill Turner, Head Teacher at Belyuen School in 1987, said "'The Kangaroo and the Porpoise' is one of the many stories from the very small Aboriginal community of Belyuen. We hope publishing these stories will enable us to buy materials for the school. We want to continue to document the culture of the people at Belyuen."


Scaly-Tailed Possum and Echidna

Scaly-Tailed Possum and Echidna

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  • Author: Cathy Goonack
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  • ISBN: 9781921248160
  • Category : Juvenile Fiction
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 32

Passed down from generation to generation by the Kandiwal Aboriginal community, this engaging story explains how the scaly-tailed possum got its scaly tail and how the echidna—one of Australia’s most unusual mammals—got its spikes. Vividly illustrated by Kandiwal children, this traditional tale is not only entertaining but also educational as it provides photographs and descriptions of these two iconic Australian animals.


How the Turtle Got Its Shell

How the Turtle Got Its Shell

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  • Author: Justine Fontes
  • Publisher: Golden Books
  • ISBN: 9780307960078
  • Category : Juvenile Fiction
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 28

Delightful retellings of turtle tales from around the world, plus fun facts about turtles, are sure to please all turtle fans.


Dunbi the Owl

Dunbi the Owl

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  • Author: Pamela Lofts
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  • ISBN: 9781865046266
  • Category : Aboriginal Australians
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 32

This book is based on a story told by Daisy Utemorrah of the Worora people to Aboriginal children living in Derby, Western Australia. The illustrations are adapted from their paintings of her story. She said, "I used to live with my parents in a humpy house. My Grandmother, my aunties and even my Grandpa told me stories from the Dreamtime. I kept the stories till I was old enough to tell children. We want to share our stories with all children so they learn what Aborigines used to do."


The Echidna and the Shade Tree

The Echidna and the Shade Tree

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  • Author: Pamela Lofts
  • Publisher: Slawson Communications
  • ISBN: 9780915391059
  • Category : Social Science
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 32

The echidna, who cares for the children while the other animals hunt, uproots the great tree that provides shade to the whole desert.


How the Birds Got Their Colours

How the Birds Got Their Colours

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  • Author: Mary Albert
  • Publisher: Scholastic Press
  • ISBN: 9781741699678
  • Category : Aboriginal Australians
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 32

This book is based on a story told by Mary Albert, of the Bardi people, to Aboriginal children living in Broome, Western Australia. The illustrations are adapted from their paintings of the story. Mary Albert said, 'Would you like to hear a story from long ago? My mother used to tell me lots of stories, but this story I loved the best, because I loved the birds.'


Kylie's Concert (Goals Children's Book)

Kylie's Concert (Goals Children's Book)

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  • Author:
  • Publisher: Self Esteem Books MarshMedia
  • ISBN: 1559426209
  • Category :
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 41


The Rainbow Serpent

The Rainbow Serpent

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  • Author: Dick Roughsey
  • Publisher: Harpercollins Childrens Books
  • ISBN: 9780207174339
  • Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 32

Recounts the aborigine story of creation featuring Goorialla, the great Rainbow Serpent.