Wilam : A Birrarung Story
Murphy, Joy Wandin2019
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In this stunning picture book beautifully given form by Indigenous artist Lisa Kennedy, respected Elder Aunty Joy Murphy and Yarra Riverkeeper Andrew Kelly tell the story of one day in the life of the vital, flourishing Birrarung (Yarra river).
Main title:
Wilam : A Birrarung Story / Aunty Joy Murphy and Andrew Kelly ; illustrated by Lisa Kennedy.
Author:
Murphy, Joy WandinKennedy, Lisa, illustrator
Imprint:
Newtown, NSW : Black Dog Books, 2019.
Collation:
40 pages : colour illustrations ; 288 x 248mm.
Series title:
Notes:
An ode to Australian rivers, the flora and fauna that live on them, and the function they perform as a part of modern day life.Wilam brings Aboriginal life, culture and language right in to the heart of the city.
Audience:
Lower primary
ISBN:
9781925381764 (hardback)
Language:
English
Subject:
Aboriginal Australians -- Folklore -- FictionStream ecology -- FictionStream animals -- FictionYarra River (Vic.) -- FictionWoiwurrung language -- FictionAuthors, AustralianAustralian Children's Book of the Year Awards -- Short-List, 2020Australian Children's Book of the Year Awards Eve Pownall -- Short-List, 2020Premier's reading challenge -- grades 5to6
BRN:
364996
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penrith | Junior Fiction - Premier's Reading Challenge | MURPHY | Available |
| Penrith | Junior Fiction - Premier's Reading Challenge | MURPHY | Available |
| Penrith | Junior Fiction - Premier's Reading Challenge | MURPHY | Available |