Bittangabee Tribe

Name: Bittangabee Tribe
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9780855756987
Price: 24.99 NZD
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An Aboriginal story from Coastal New South Wales

By Liddy Stewart and Steven Thomas and Rebecca Kirby and Beryl Cruse

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Summary

Bittangabee Tribe is a captivating children's tale that explores the rich cultural heritage and stories of the Bittangabee people. Set in a picturesque landscape, the book delves into daily life, traditions, and connections with the natural world, offering young readers a profound insight into Indigenous Australian culture. This engaging story celebrates community, tradition, and the beauty of storytelling.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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This book may appeal to you if you're interested in exploring Indigenous Australian cultures and traditions through engaging storytelling and vibrant illustrations. It's a wonderful choice for young readers who enjoy tales that combine history, culture, and nature, all woven together with the adventures of a unique tribe.

Bittangabee Tribe

This story tells of the lives of the Bittangabee tribe. It follows Ninima and his family on their long summer journey into the mountains to collect Bogong moths, and then home again to the sea. It highlights the importance of family and kinship in Aboriginal culture, and captures their intimate knowledge of plant and animal relationships.

Description

A delightful story created by Aboriginal students from the south coast of New South Wales, it tells of the lives of the Bittangabee Tribe. Beautifully illustrated with the help of local primary school children, the story follows Ninima and his family on their long summer journey into the mountains to collect Bogong moths, and then home again to the sea.

The story highlights the importance of family and kinship in Aboriginal culture and beautifully captures the intimate knowledge of plant and animal relationships that Aboriginal people possessed. The story has a strong environmental and cultural message for students.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780855756987

Publisher: Aboriginal Studies Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 June 2009

Country: Australia

Imprint: Aboriginal Studies Press

Illustration: colour illus

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 3.0mm

Width: 270.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 104g

Pages: 28

Collections

Beryl Cruse Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Liddy Stewart Rebecca Kirby Steven Thomas

About the Author

Beryl Cruse is the author of Mutton Fish: The Surviving Culture of Aboriginal People and Abalone on the South Coast of New South Wales.