Description
Explore the rich culture and heritage of the Wiradjuri people with this captivating book, perfect for young readers aged 6 and above. 'Wiradjuri Country' invites children on an immersive journey through the stunning landscapes of the Wiradjuri land, which includes the three bila (rivers) and expansive grasslands. Authored by Uncle Larry Brandy, a respected Wiradjuri elder, this unique book is a blend of Indigenous history, storytelling, and cultural education. Your child will discover fascinating stories, such as that of Tiddalik the giant frog, while learning about native flora and fauna like the bila-durang (platypus) and maliyan (wedge-tailed eagle).'Wiradjuri Country' is not only a visually engaging experience with its beautiful color photographs and illustrations by talented Indigenous artists, Kristie Peters and Scott ‘Sauce’ Towney, but it also serves as an important educational resource. Children will understand how the Wiradjuri people harmonized with their environment, utilizing the land for sustenance, shelter, and culture. This book has received notable recognition, including the CBCA 2022 Notable Book distinction and a longlisting for the 2022 ABIA Book Awards in the Small Publishers' Children's Book of the Year category.Condition: BRAND NEWISBN: 9780642279866Format: Flexible plastic/vinyl coverYear: 2021Publisher: National Library of AustraliaNote: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
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: 9780642279866
Format: Flexible plastic/vinyl cover
Year: 2021
Publisher: National Library of Australia
Description:
*CBCA 2022 Notable Book: Eve Pownall Award*
*Longlisted for the ABIA Book Awards 2022: Small Publishers' Children’s Book of the Year*
Age range 6+
Welcome to Wiradjuri Country.
The Wiradjuri are the people of the three bila (rivers) and their nguram-bang (Country) is the second largest in Australia. Come with Uncle Larry Brandy on an enlightening journey through his Country’s rivers, woodlands, grasslands and rocky outcrops, as well as the murri-yang (sky world).
Along the way, young readers will encounter animals such as bila-durang (platypus), and maliyan (wedge-tailed eagle), plants like the maybal (grass tree) and yirany (yam daisy), and discover stories like that of Tiddalik the giant frog. They will learn how Wiradjuri people lived on their Country, using the flower spikes of the grass tree as spears, soaking its flowers in water to make a sweet drink and weaving its leaves into baskets.
This is a unique book combining language, culture, Indigenous history and storytelling, written by a Wiradjuri author. It features colour photographs of animals, plants and habitats, as well as illustrations by Indigenous artists Kristie Peters and Scott â€Sauce’ Towney.
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: 9780642279866
Format: Flexible plastic/vinyl cover
Year: 2021
Publisher: National Library of Australia
Description:
*CBCA 2022 Notable Book: Eve Pownall Award*
*Longlisted for the ABIA Book Awards 2022: Small Publishers' Children’s Book of the Year*
Age range 6+
Welcome to Wiradjuri Country.
The Wiradjuri are the people of the three bila (rivers) and their nguram-bang (Country) is the second largest in Australia. Come with Uncle Larry Brandy on an enlightening journey through his Country’s rivers, woodlands, grasslands and rocky outcrops, as well as the murri-yang (sky world).
Along the way, young readers will encounter animals such as bila-durang (platypus), and maliyan (wedge-tailed eagle), plants like the maybal (grass tree) and yirany (yam daisy), and discover stories like that of Tiddalik the giant frog. They will learn how Wiradjuri people lived on their Country, using the flower spikes of the grass tree as spears, soaking its flowers in water to make a sweet drink and weaving its leaves into baskets.
This is a unique book combining language, culture, Indigenous history and storytelling, written by a Wiradjuri author. It features colour photographs of animals, plants and habitats, as well as illustrations by Indigenous artists Kristie Peters and Scott â€Sauce’ Towney.