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An Aboriginal Story: The Kangaroo and the Porpoise by Pamela Lofts (Compiled by); Agnes Lippo (As told by); Belyyen Children School Staff (Illustrator)
$16.99 AUD
Category: Australian Picture Books | Series: Aboriginal Story Ser.
OUT OF PRINT 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 ...Show more
Dunbi the Owl by UTEMORRAH AND LOFTS
$17.00 AUD
Category: Australian Picture Books | Series: Aboriginal Story Ser.
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 Grandp ...Show more
How the Birds Got Their Colours by Lofts Pamela
$16.99 AUD
Category: Australian Picture Books | Series: Aboriginal Story Ser.
Re-release of a children's picture storybook, first published in 1983. Aboriginal Dreamtime story about how Australian native birds got their bright feathers, and why the crow stayed black. Illustrations based on original paintings by Aboriginal children living in Broome, Western Australia.
How the Kangaroos Got Their Tails by Pamela Lofts, George Lirrmiyari
$16.99 AUD
Category: Australian Picture Books | Series: Aboriginal Story Ser.
Re-release of a children's picture storybook, first published in 1987. Aboriginal Dreamtime story about how the Kangaroos got their tails. Illustrated adapted from originals painted by Aboriginal children living in Warmun, Western Australia. This book is based on a story told by George Mung Mung Lirrmi ...Show more
The Bat and the Crocodile by DOLUMYU AND JANDANY
$16.99 AUD
Category: Australian Picture Books | Series: Aboriginal Story Ser.
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 La ...Show more
The Echidna and the Shade Tree by Pamela Lofts
$17.00 AUD
Category: Australian Picture Books | Series: Aboriginal Story Ser.
Re-release of a children's picture storybook, first published in 1984. Aboriginal Dreamtime story about how the Echidna got his spikes. Illustrations based on original paintings by Aboriginal children living in Halls Creek, Western Australia.
Warnayarra the Rainbow Snake by LOFTS PAMELA
$17.00 AUD
Category: Australian Picture Books | Series: Aboriginal Story Ser.
Re-release of a children's picture storybook, first published in 1987. Aboriginal story about Warnayarra, the Rainbow Snake. Warnayarra the Rainbow Snake visits the Aboriginal community of Lajamanu in the Northern Territory. Warnayarra comes with a terrible storm, bringing destruction to the community. ...Show more
When the Snake Bites the Sun (An Aboriginal Story) (PB) by Pamela Lofts (Compiled by); David Mowaljarlai (As told by); Kimberly Children Staff (Illustrator)
$17.00 AUD
Category: Australian Picture Books | Series: Aboriginal Story Ser.
This book is based on a story told by David Mowaljarlai of the Ngarinyin people to Aboriginal children living in the Kimberly, Western Australia. The illustrations are adapted from their paintings of the story. David Mowaljarlai said, "We want our children to see the daylight and the sun go down on our ...Show more
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