The Bawoo Stories: How Crows Became Black, Why The Emu Can't Fly,

Name: The Bawoo Stories: How Crows Became Black, Why The Emu Can't Fly,
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781921361159
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By May O'Brien

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The Bawoo Stories: How Crows Became Black, Why The Emu Can't Fly by May O'Brien is a delightful collection of Aboriginal folk tales aimed at children. Through engaging narrative, it shares creation stories that explain the unique traits of animals like crows and emus, blending cultural heritage with imaginative storytelling. It's the perfect introduction to dreamtime tales, sparking curiosity and appreciation for Indigenous traditions.
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This delightful children's book, co-authored by May O'Brien, could captivate young readers with its engaging stories that explain the origins of natural phenomena. If you enjoy tales that blend cultural wisdom with imaginative storytelling, this book is an enchanting choice for bedtime reading and sparking curiosity about the world.

The Bawoo Stories: How Crows Became Black, Why The Emu Can't Fly,

Four wonderful traditional teaching stories of the Wongutha people are collected together here for the first time. First as individual titles in 1992, these stories were seen as ground-breaking publications, presenting traditional Indigenous stories in a bi-lingual text. Ages 4+. (SA: Year 3 - Year 5).

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Four wonderful traditional teaching stories of the Wongutha people are collected together here for the first time in The Bawoo Stories: How Crows Became Black, Why The Emu Can't Fly.

Originally published as individual titles in 1992, these stories were considered groundbreaking publications, presenting traditional Indigenous stories in a bilingual text. Sales of the individual titles have now exceeded 26,000 copies each.

Updated with a vibrant new design, the stories are still as fresh and appealing as ever. The collected work contains a map, an explanatory note, and a simple pronunciation guide for the Wongutha words used in the text.

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?

The Bawoo Stories: How Crows Became Black, Why The Emu Can't Fly by May O'Brien is praised for its engaging storytelling and rich cultural significance, capturing the essence of Aboriginal folklore. The book is noted for its ability to weave traditional stories with humour and educational elements, making it accessible and enjoyable for children. The illustrations are often highlighted for their vibrancy and ability to complement the text, enhancing the readers' experience.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781921361159

Publisher: Fremantle Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 April 2008

Country: Australia

Imprint: Fremantle Press

Audience: General / adult, Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 8.0mm

Width: 201.0mm

Height: 211.0mm

Weight: 436g

Pages: 128

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Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational May O'Brien Penguin Books

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