Miimi Marraal, Mother Earth
Greenwood, Melissa2022
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Miimi Marraal, Mother Earth is a lyrical blessing to read to your baby. One that promises them they will always be loved and that they have a place on this land among its people and animals. One that gently reminds them of their responsibilities and assures them they will never be alone.
Main title:
Miimi Marraal, Mother Earth / Melissa Greenwood.
Author:
Imprint:
Sydney, N.S.W. : HarperCollinsPublishers, 2022.©2022.
Collation:
22 unnumbered pages : colour illustrations ; 22 x 27 cm.
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Notes:
A deeply felt and heart-stirring picture book about the connection between mothers, babies and Miimi Marraal, Mother Earth. Echoing and strengthening the sentiments of the text are its stunning illustrations. Contemporary and traditional styles mix; bold and soft colours fill the pages to the edges, smothering the words in a way a parent might smother their child with love. 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. Text primarily in English. Includes some words in Gumbaynggirr language.
Audience:
Preschool
ISBN:
9780733341632 (hardback)
Language:
English
Subject:
Gaia, (Greek deity) -- FictionDreamtime (Aboriginal Australian mythology) -- FictionAboriginal Australians -- Legends -- FictionAboriginal Australians -- Folklore -- FictionParent and child -- FictionAuthors, AustralianBilingual -- Aboriginal Australians language and EnglishEarth (Planet) -- Fiction
BRN:
406216
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