Collecting Colour

Name: Collecting Colour
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9780734411181
Price: 21.99 NZD
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By ,Kylie Dunstan

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Collecting Colour by Kylie Dunstan is a captivating children's book that takes readers on a vibrant journey through the Australian landscape. The story follows a young girl named Rose as she learns the traditional practice of collecting plant fibres for weaving from her friend Olive's family. Through this warm tale, children explore themes of friendship, cultural traditions, and the beauty of nature.
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You might enjoy this beautifully illustrated children's book if you're interested in stories that capture the richness of cultural diversity and creativity. It tells a warm and engaging tale of friendship and the traditional practice of collecting natural dyes, which is perfect for fostering curiosity and appreciation for different ways of life.

Collecting Colour

Rose and Olive spend a day out in the bush helping Olive's mother, Garang, to gather the pandanus leaves and stringy bark for making into strong bags and baskets.They collect the colour for the baskets from special plants and berries. It is a hard day's work for Rose, but the results are worth it. Ages 5+.

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Collecting Colour by Kylie Dunstan takes you on a journey with Rose and Olive as they spend a day out in the bush, helping Olive's mother, Garang.

The trio gather pandanus leaves and stringy bark, which are used to make strong bags and baskets. Their adventure includes collecting the colours for the baskets from special plants and berries.

It proves to be a hard day's work for Rose, but the beautiful results make it all worthwhile.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Collecting Colour by Kylie Dunstan is a visually stunning children's book that has garnered positive reviews for its vibrant illustrations and engaging story. The narrative takes readers on a journey exploring the process of collecting natural colours from the environment, fostering an appreciation for art and nature. Critics praise the book's ability to capture the beauty of Australian landscapes and its educational value in introducing children to Aboriginal culture.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780734411181

Publisher: Hachette Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 August 2009

Country: Australia

Imprint: Lothian Children's Books

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 3.0mm

Width: 231.0mm

Height: 310.0mm

Weight: 200g

Pages: 32

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About the Author

Collecting Colour was inspired by author and illustrator Kylie Dunstan s time spent as an Arts Officer at a community centre in Arnhem Land, Northern Territory. One of her duties was to take the local women out on bush trips to collect pandanus and colour for weaving and dyeing the mats and baskets sold in the Arts Centre. Kylie was born in Broken Hill, New South Wales in 1972, and completed secondary and tertiary (Bachelor of Visual Arts) schooling in Adelaide. She worked for a number of years in commercial art galleries before her twelve-month stint in Gunbalanya (Oenpelli), Arnhem Land. Following this she traveled overseas before returning to Australia and settling in Melbourne where she worked for Museums Australia. In 2004 Kylie received an ASA mentorship and worked with author and illustrator Sally Rippin on the development of Collecting Colour. She relocated to Adelaide with her partner and two young children in 2005.

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