From the author of Walkabout come ten of Australia's ancient aboriginal legends, authentically and elegantly retold. Here you can discover how Great Mother Snake created and peopled the world with plants and creatures, what makes Frogs croak, why Kangaroo has a pouch, and just what it is that makes Platypus so special. The illustrations are by the aboriginal artist and storyteller Francis Firebrace, whose distinctive, colourful work is known throughout Australia and beyond.
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A book that will be enjoyed for its educational value and for the delightful re-telling of its age-old tales. (Historic Novels Review )
A book to respect and treasure which offers fascinating insight into the most ancient of cultures. It can be enjoyed on a variety of levels from its wonderful storytelling to an appreciation of the symbolic illustrations and thus used in various ways too. A rich resource indeed. (Carousel )
A book to respect and treasure which offers fascinating insight into the most ancient of cultures. It can be enjoyed on a variety of levels from its wonderful storytelling to an appreciation of the symbolic illustrations and thus used in various ways too. A rich resource indeed. (Carousel )
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James Vance Marshall is also published under the names Ian Cameron and Donald Payne. His most famous book, Walkabout, was first published as The Children, and was later made into a movie by the director Nicholas Roeg. His other books include A River Ran Out of Eden, The Lost Ones (dramatised by Disney as The Island at the Top of the World) and White-Out. He lives in Dorking, Surrey
Francis Firebrace is a 'Wirrigan man', a name given to a wise Aboriginal elder whose songs, including traditional didgeridoo, retell the old stories and speak of freeing the spirit. He is one of Australia's foremost Aboriginal storytellers who has been 'yarning' since he can't remember when and performing at schools, festivals and theatres. He is also a highly respected artist whose works have been displayed throughout the world. He paints in the four colours his people (the Yorta Yorta) have used since the beginning of time: black from fire coals, white from pipe clay, red and yellow from ground ochre, and he mixes these with acrylic to achieve his own distinctive, contemporary effect. Francis lives in Weybridge, Surrey.
Francis Firebrace is a 'Wirrigan man', a name given to a wise Aboriginal elder whose songs, including traditional didgeridoo, retell the old stories and speak of freeing the spirit. He is one of Australia's foremost Aboriginal storytellers who has been 'yarning' since he can't remember when and performing at schools, festivals and theatres. He is also a highly respected artist whose works have been displayed throughout the world. He paints in the four colours his people (the Yorta Yorta) have used since the beginning of time: black from fire coals, white from pipe clay, red and yellow from ground ochre, and he mixes these with acrylic to achieve his own distinctive, contemporary effect. Francis lives in Weybridge, Surrey.
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This is a superb book.
Each story is told beautifully, and accompanied by areas of text giving background facts about Aboriginal beliefs that relate to the story being told. Throughout the book the stories are accompanied by beautiful Aboroginal ochre illustrations that bring the characters in the stories to life.
A great book for primary age children to enjoy.
Each story is told beautifully, and accompanied by areas of text giving background facts about Aboriginal beliefs that relate to the story being told. Throughout the book the stories are accompanied by beautiful Aboroginal ochre illustrations that bring the characters in the stories to life.
A great book for primary age children to enjoy.
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By Miss Curley
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Great stories, well illustrated. Have used this a lot in my work in primary schools. After each story there is a little information piece which the children have also enjoyed.
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By lethomas
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I absolutely love this book! Again, I bought it as a teaching resource. It is beautifully illustrated with Aboriginal patterns drawn on each page. The stories are not too long and are very entertaining. Its a large book so it's also suitable for young children. It's great for making children more globally aware and looking at patterns in artwork.
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