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Birrarung Wilam: A Story from Aboriginal Australia
SKU
008348
ISBN
9781536227741
Grade K-4
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Description
Another wonderful addition to expose young children to world literature. Beautifully illustrated with striking colors and indigenous animals, the pictures paint a wonderful connection between nature and humanity. Utilizing the Woiwurrung language all throughout the text, a glossary is provided at the end of the book, though through contextual clues you can identify these words easily. Follow the Birrarung (river of mist) as it streams through Australia providing life and joy as it flows. 40 pgs, pb. ~Rebecca
Publisher's Description of Birrarung Wilam: A Story from Aboriginal Australia
Yarra Riverkeeper Andrew Kelly and Aboriginal Elder of the Wurundjeri
people Aunty Joy Murphy join to tell the Indigenous and geographical
story of Melbourne’s beautiful Yarra River—from its source to its mouth
and from its prehistory to the present day. The writing dazzles with
poetic descriptions of the trees, plants, and wildlife that thrive in
harmony along the waterway. Lush and vibrant acrylic paintings from
Indigenous illustrator Lisa Kennedy bring the mighty Yarra to life with
jewel-like details that offer opportunities for discovery on every page.
As gorgeous and powerful as the river itself, this stunning book
invites all to come to Wilam: home. End matter includes an authors' note and a glossary of the Woiwurrung words used in the story.
Details
| Product Format: | Paperback |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Candlewick Press |
| Author: | Aunty Joy Murphy & Andrew Kell |
| Grades: | K-4 |
| ISBN: | 9781536227741 |
| Length in Inches: | 9.75 |
| Width in Inches: | 11.375 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.1875 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 0.6 |
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