Pheasant and kingfisher : originally told by Nganalgindja in the Gunwinggu language
Berndt, Catherine H. (Catherine Helen), 1918-19941998
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Two men escape from danger by turning into birds in this aboriginal myth from Australia which explains how the pheasant and kingfisher came into our world.
Main title:
Pheasant and kingfisher : originally told by Nganalgindja in the Gunwinggu language / Catherine Berndt ; Arone Raymond Meeks.
Imprint:
Gosford, N.S.W. : Scholastic Australia, 1998.
Collation:
16 pages : colour illustrations ; 19 x 21 cm.
Series title:
Notes:
This creation tale from the Australian Aborigines is a wonderful addition to folklore collections. Retold by a leading anthropologist, it's illustrated with stunning, symbolic art by an Aboriginal artist. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised that his book may contain images and names of people who have died. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander content. Includes special nonfiction section.
Audience:
Lower primary
ISBN:
1879531658 (hardback)9781863889742 (paperback)
Language:
English
Subject:
Dreamtime (Aboriginal Australian mythology) -- FictionAboriginal Australians -- Legends -- FictionAboriginal Australians -- Folklore -- FictionAboriginal Australians -- Northern Territory -- Folklore -- FictionAboriginal Australians -- Northern Territory -- Legends -- FictionBirds -- Australia -- FictionBirds -- Australia -- Folklore -- FictionAuthors, AustralianPremier's reading challenge -- grades 5to6
BRN:
40461
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penrith | Junior Fiction - Premier's Reading Challenge | DREAMT | Available |