Description
Discover the deeply moving narrative of 'Sorry Day', a captivating children's book that teaches crucial lessons about reconciliation and understanding. Awarded the prestigious 2019 CBCA Eve Pownall Award for Information Books, this brand-new edition is perfect for children aged 7 and above. ‘Sorry Day’ tells the poignant story of Maggie, who experiences a significant day in Australia’s history when the Prime Minister delivered a heartfelt apology to the Stolen Generations. This beautifully illustrated book captures Maggie's journey, her mother's reassurance, and the emotional weight of a nation facing its past. As the crowd buzzes with excitement, the theme of hope for future generations radiates from every page. The tale intricately weaves the personal with the historical, highlighting the importance of acknowledging past injustices. With a foreword by Lee Joachim, a respected voice in Aboriginal affairs, this book serves as an important resource for both parents and educators. Perfect for classroom discussions or family readings, 'Sorry Day' enriches children's understanding of empathy, history, and cultural sensitivity. By exploring the feelings of loss and the journey toward healing, readers will appreciate the significance of this momentous apology. The accompanying teachers' notes provide guidance for discussion and exploration of these vital themes. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be canceled. ISBN: 9780642279651, Publisher: National Library of Australia, Year: 2019.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780642279651
Year: 2019
Publisher: National Library of Australia
Description:
Winner of the 2019 CBCAEve Pownall Award for Information Books
Age range 7+
There was a hum of excitement.
Flags flickered in the breeze as Maggie's heart danced with delight.
'This is a very special day!' her mother said.
Maggie holds tight to her mother as they await the long anticipated apology to show a willingness to reconcile the past for future generations. In the excitement of the crowd Maggie loses touch of her mother's hand as is lost.
In a time 'long ago and not so long ago' children were taken from their parents, their 'sorrow echoing across the land'.
As the Prime Minister's speech unfolds Maggie is reunited with her mother. But the faces and memories of the stolen generation are all around them.
Two stories entwine in this captivating retelling of the momentous day when the then Prime Minister of Australia, Kevin Rudd, acknowledged the sorrows of past and said 'Sorry' to the generation of children who were taken from their homes.
The book includes a foreword from Lee Joachim; Chair of Rumbalara Aboriginal Cooperative and Director of Research and Development for Yorta Yorta Nation Aboriginal Corporation.
Teachers' notes available here
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780642279651
Year: 2019
Publisher: National Library of Australia
Description:
Winner of the 2019 CBCAEve Pownall Award for Information Books
Age range 7+
There was a hum of excitement.
Flags flickered in the breeze as Maggie's heart danced with delight.
'This is a very special day!' her mother said.
Maggie holds tight to her mother as they await the long anticipated apology to show a willingness to reconcile the past for future generations. In the excitement of the crowd Maggie loses touch of her mother's hand as is lost.
In a time 'long ago and not so long ago' children were taken from their parents, their 'sorrow echoing across the land'.
As the Prime Minister's speech unfolds Maggie is reunited with her mother. But the faces and memories of the stolen generation are all around them.
Two stories entwine in this captivating retelling of the momentous day when the then Prime Minister of Australia, Kevin Rudd, acknowledged the sorrows of past and said 'Sorry' to the generation of children who were taken from their homes.
The book includes a foreword from Lee Joachim; Chair of Rumbalara Aboriginal Cooperative and Director of Research and Development for Yorta Yorta Nation Aboriginal Corporation.
Teachers' notes available here