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Koala Lou
'Mem Fox's books are like a warm blanket; they have a way of making the world seem a little cosier.' The Age A gorgeous special edition celebrating 35 years of this Australian classic by the bestselling and much-loved author of Where is the Green Sheep? and Possum Magic. There was once a baby koala, so soft and round that all who saw her loved her. Her name was Koala Lou. Koala Lou is the first born in a large family. She feels sad because her mother seems too busy to pay her any attention. Perhaps if she wins the tree-climbing at the Bush Olympics her mother might notice her again . . . 'A first-rate choice for bedtime, story hour, or reading aloud.' The Horn Book 'Another winner from one of Australia's favorite authors.' Kirkus Reviews All illustrator royalties from this special edition will be donated to the Indigenous Literacy Foundation to help raise literacy levels and opportunities for Indigenous children living in remote and isolated areas.
Wombat Stew
One day, on the banks of a billabong, a very clever dingo caught a wombat... and decided to make... Wombat stew, Wombat stew, Gooey, brewy, Yummy, chewy, Wombat stew! In this classic Australian picture book, a dingo catches a wombat and wants to cook him in a stew. But all the other bush animals have a plan to save their friend. They trick the dingo into using mud, feathers, flies, bugs and gumnuts in his stew, and the result is something the dingo will never forget!
Hunwick's Egg
When a mysterious egg appears outside Hunwick's burrow, no one is quite certain what to think. And when it doesn't hatch right away, everyone is even more bewildered. Everyone except Hunwick, that is. Hunwick understands that the egg is his friend, and he is the only one who knows its secret. This treasure of a book promises the young reader a simple, beautifully illustrated tale of identity and belonging.
Dunbi the Owl
Dunbi, the owl, son of Wanalirri, the great Wandijina, is cruelly treated by a group of children. So incensed is Wanalirri that he brings down the rains and everyone, save one man and one woman, perishes. The survivors are the progenitors of a new tribe which recognizes the sacred character of the owl.
How the Birds Got Their Colours
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.'
The Kangaroo and the Porpoise
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."
Sail Away
"The dingo pair set out to sea - their hearts were beating fast. Their boat was but a redgum log with neither sail nor mast." Follow intrepid adventurers, Skip and Nell, as they travel round Australia on their way to that boat race way out west.
The Echidna and the Shade Tree
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."
Literacies in Childhood
Understand how children become literate and mold a confident reader with this easy to read resource
The Bat and the Crocodile
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."
