Creatures of the rainforest : Two artists explore Djabugay country
Brim, Warren2005
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Have you heard about the red-eyed green tree frog that lives high in the rainforest canopy? Or the ants that weave threads of silk? Or the pigeons from New Guinea that feed on quandongs and nutmeg? Discover the secrets of a Queensland rainforest, information about each animal and Djabugay name and wordlist.
Main title:
Creatures of the rainforest : Two artists explore Djabugay country / Warren Brim and Anna Eglitis.
Author:
Brim, WarrenEglitis, Anna, author
Imprint:
Broome, Western Australia : Magabala Books, 2005.
Collation:
58 unnumbered pages : colour illustrations ; 26 cm.
Series title:
Notes:
Explores the heritage, aboriginal language and ecology of the Djabugay people and Djabugay rainforest, also known as Kuranda in tropical North Queensland.The text uniquely explores 22 animals and flowers, leaves, vines, grass and palm trees that are found in the Djabugay rainforest. All 22 creatures are described and illustrated according to two different perspectives (Brim and Eglitis), including the creatures' habits, cultural connections and names in (both in English and Djabugay). At the back of the book the reader is provided with a 'pronunciation guide' and brief biography on both Brim and Eglitis. Includes phrases in the Djabugay language.Bilingual book in Djabugay and EnglishIncludes bibliographical references: p. [58]Text in English and Djabugay.
Audience:
Lower PrimaryFor Ages: 7+ years old
Contents:
Ant (Djiliburay) -- Barramundi (Djilibiri) -- Cassowary (Bunda:rra) -- Dingo (Ganibarra) -- Echidna (Gurrina) -- Flying Fox (Guginy) -- Goanna (Ganyal) -- Hercules Moth (Danggal Banggal) -- Ibis (Garbil) -- Jabiru (Banabarra) -- Kookaburra (Gurrungga) -- Long-nosed Bandicoot (Djalbay) -- Mosquito (Ngugun) -- Nutmeg Pigeon (Nyunggulu) -- Owl (Djurrgu) -- Platypus (Ngunba) -- Quandong (Murrgan) -- Red-eyed Green Tree Frog (Wubun) -- Scrub Turkey (Wawun) -- Turtle (Badjigal) -- Ulysses Butterfly (Walbirr-Walbirr) -- Vines (Nyanibarra) -- Wallaby (Dulbil) -- Xanthorrhoea Australis (Grass Tree Bulnyan) -- Yabby (Djun.gi) -- Zamia Palm (Badil)
Awards:
Shortlisted for the Eve Pownall Award, 2006.
ISBN:
9781875641994 (hardback)
Language:
English
Added title:
Subject:
Djabugay (Australian people)Djabugay languageAboriginal Australians -- PaintingArt, Aboriginal AustralianRainforest animals -- Queensland -- Kuranda RegionRain forests -- Queensland -- Kuranda RegionAustralian Children's Book of the Year Awards -- Short- List, 2006Australian Children's Book of the Year Awards Eve Pownall -- Short-List, 2006Premier's reading challenge -- grades 5to6Bilingual -- Aboriginal Australians language and English
BRN:
119980
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penrith | Junior Fiction - Premier's Reading Challenge | BRIM | Available |