The Bunyip and the Stars

Name: The Bunyip and the Stars
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781921953460
Price: 32.99 NZD
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By Adam Duncan

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The Bunyip and the Stars by Adam Duncan is a captivating children's story that weaves imagination and wonder. It follows the adventure of a curious bunyip who embarks on a journey to uncover the mysteries of the night sky. Along the way, readers are introduced to themes of friendship, curiosity, and the enchanting beauty of the universe.
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You might enjoy this book if you're intrigued by enchanting tales that weave Aboriginal legends with a story that's both educational and magical. It's ideal for children who are curious about mythology, the wonders of the natural world, and the mysteries of the stars. The narrative's rich cultural elements combined with a beautifully illustrated journey might captivate young minds and inspire a love for storytelling and nature.

The Bunyip and the Stars

Description

Age range 0 to 6

On a starless night Little Brother leaves the safety of the campfire and is captured by the fearsome bunyip. Big Sister will need everything she has learnt about the bush and her Country to rescue Little Brother and escape the bunyip.

Part Sky Country creation story, part exciting adventure tale, The Bunyip and the Stars is the first in a series of five picture books featuring stories from Australia inspired by the National Museum of Australia's new immersive play space for children the Tim and Gina Fairfax Discovery Centre.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781921953460

Publisher: National Museum of Australia

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 April 2023

Country: Australia

Imprint: National Museum of Australia

Illustration: Illustrations

Contributors:

Illustrated by Paul Lalo

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 255.0mm

Height: 280.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 32

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Adam Duncan Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational

About the Author

Adam Duncan is a Biripi man whose family and ancestors were traditional custodians of lands in the Manning River region of New South Wales. Adam was born in Campbelltown on Tharawal Country and grew up in Bathurst on the land of the Wiradjuri people. Adam lives and works on Ngunnawal/Ngambri Country as a visual artist, cultural education consultant and preschool teacher at Wiradjuri Preschool at the University of Canberra. Adam developed The Bunyip and the Stars using First Nations oral storytelling traditions and the help of the Wiradjuri Preschool kids.

Paul Lalo was born in France and, in 2004, arrived in Australia to study animation at the Queensland College of Art. Paul has worked as a director, animator and motion designer for TV commercials, music videos and documentaries. Paul is co-founder of Melbourne-based animation boutique Soymilk Studio which specialises in stop-motion and motion desig