Author: Mary Albert
Publisher: Scholastic Press
ISBN: 9781741699678
Category : Aboriginal Australians
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
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.'
Gadi Mirrabooka
Author: Pauline E. McLeod
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 031300983X
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 164
Book Description
Take a journey into the fascinating world of Australia's Aboriginal culture with this unique collection of 33 authentic, unaltered stories brought to you by three Aboriginal storyteller custodians! Unlike other compilations of tales that were modified and published without permission from the Aboriginal people, these stories are now presented with approval from Aboriginal elders in an effort to help foster a better understanding of the history and culture of the Aboriginal people. Gadi Mirrabooka, which means below the Southern Cross, introduces wonderful tales from the Dreamtime, the mystical period of Aboriginal beginning. Through these stories you can learn about customs and values, animal psychology, hunting and gathering skills, cultural norms, moral behavior, the spiritual belief system, survival skills, and food resources. A distinctive and absolutely compelling story collection, this book is an immensely valuable treasure for educators, parents, children, and adult readers. Grades K-A
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 031300983X
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 164
Book Description
Take a journey into the fascinating world of Australia's Aboriginal culture with this unique collection of 33 authentic, unaltered stories brought to you by three Aboriginal storyteller custodians! Unlike other compilations of tales that were modified and published without permission from the Aboriginal people, these stories are now presented with approval from Aboriginal elders in an effort to help foster a better understanding of the history and culture of the Aboriginal people. Gadi Mirrabooka, which means below the Southern Cross, introduces wonderful tales from the Dreamtime, the mystical period of Aboriginal beginning. Through these stories you can learn about customs and values, animal psychology, hunting and gathering skills, cultural norms, moral behavior, the spiritual belief system, survival skills, and food resources. A distinctive and absolutely compelling story collection, this book is an immensely valuable treasure for educators, parents, children, and adult readers. Grades K-A
How the Birds Got Their Colours
Author: Helen Chapman
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781537921044
Category : Aboriginal Australian Legends
Languages : en
Pages : 31
Book Description
"A wonderful collection of creation stories from Australia, telling how the koala lost his tail, the kangaroo got her pouch, as well as how the birds got their colours."--Publisher's promotional description.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781537921044
Category : Aboriginal Australian Legends
Languages : en
Pages : 31
Book Description
"A wonderful collection of creation stories from Australia, telling how the koala lost his tail, the kangaroo got her pouch, as well as how the birds got their colours."--Publisher's promotional description.
How the Birds Got Their Colours: Tales from the Australian Dreamtime: Band 13/Topaz (Collins Big Cat)
Author: Helen Chapman
Publisher: Collins
ISBN: 9780008179342
Category : Aboriginal Australian Legends
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A wonderful collection of creation stories from Australia, telling how the koala lost his tale, the kangaroo got her pouch, as well as how the birds got their colours. Topaz/Band 13 books offer longer and more demanding reads for children to investigate and evaluate. Text type: Traditional tales from another culture Curriculum links: English: fairy stories, myths and legends; books from other cultures and traditions
Publisher: Collins
ISBN: 9780008179342
Category : Aboriginal Australian Legends
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A wonderful collection of creation stories from Australia, telling how the koala lost his tale, the kangaroo got her pouch, as well as how the birds got their colours. Topaz/Band 13 books offer longer and more demanding reads for children to investigate and evaluate. Text type: Traditional tales from another culture Curriculum links: English: fairy stories, myths and legends; books from other cultures and traditions
Tiddalick, the Greedy Frog: An Aboriginal Dreamtime Story
Author: Nicholas Wu
Publisher: Teacher Created Materials
ISBN: 1433356368
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 20
Book Description
Tiddalick the Frog has drunk all the water from the river! The animals try their best to get Tiddalick to give back the water. Kangaroo, Emu, Bandicoot, Kookaburra, and Lizard attempt to make him laugh to get the water back, but nothing seems to work--until a tiny little eel shows up. This enchanting Australian tale will have young readers engaged and impressed with the creativity of these resourceful animals.
Publisher: Teacher Created Materials
ISBN: 1433356368
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 20
Book Description
Tiddalick the Frog has drunk all the water from the river! The animals try their best to get Tiddalick to give back the water. Kangaroo, Emu, Bandicoot, Kookaburra, and Lizard attempt to make him laugh to get the water back, but nothing seems to work--until a tiny little eel shows up. This enchanting Australian tale will have young readers engaged and impressed with the creativity of these resourceful animals.
The Magic Colours
Author: Cecilia Egan
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780980617108
Category : Aboriginal Australians
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
When all the birds of Australia were black, a small dove with an injured claw received help from all its feathered friends except the crow. Their kindness was rewarded with a coat of colour for all.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780980617108
Category : Aboriginal Australians
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
When all the birds of Australia were black, a small dove with an injured claw received help from all its feathered friends except the crow. Their kindness was rewarded with a coat of colour for all.