Bangu the Flying Fox

A Dreamtime story of the Yuin people of Wallaga Lake
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Bangu the Flying Fox by Jillian Taylor is a delightful children's story about a little flying fox named Bangu who embarks on an exciting adventure. Bangu's curiosity leads him to explore the wide world beyond his family’s cozy habitat, where he meets new friends and discovers the importance of courage and friendship. The book combines charming illustrations with a heart-warming tale that encourages young readers to embrace new experiences.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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Bangu the Flying Fox

This beautifully illustrated story, from the Yuin people of Wallaga Lake, in New South Wales, tells the tale of Bangu the Flying Fox, and the lesson she learns about sticking by her friends. With the permission of the elders of Wallaga Lake, their people's story is retold in this form so that children everywhere can share it and learn from it.

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This beautifully illustrated story, from the Yuin people of Wallaga Lake, in New South Wales, tells the tale of Bangu the Flying Fox, and the lesson she learns about sticking by her friends.

With the permission of the elders of Wallaga Lake, their people's story is retold in this form so that children everywhere can share it and learn from it.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780855757007

Publisher: Aboriginal Studies Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 July 2009

Country: Australia

Imprint: Aboriginal Studies Press

Illustration: colour illus

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Penny Jones
  • Illustrated by Aaron Norris

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 3.0mm

Width: 270.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 80g

Pages: 24

About the Author

Aaron Norris is a local-knowledge custodian from New South Wales, Australia. Jillian Taylor is a well-regarded children's book illustrator with extensive experience working with Indigenous communities.

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