Bush and Beyond: Stories from Country

Description

These charming tales share some exciting, happy and even scary times exploring country in bush and beyond. Grandparents are special, and the time you spend with them is special, too. This collection draws together four tales for younger readers from the Waarda series of Indigenous stories, first edited by acclaimed author Sally Morgan.

Tjalaminu Mia is a Noongar woman with bloodline links to the Minang and Goreng peoples of the South-West of Western Australia. She has worked as a research fellow in Oral History and the Arts in the School of Indigenous Studies at the University of Western Australia. Jessica Lister is one of the Nyungar people from the Katanning area of Western Australia. She was born in 1992 and likes drawing and listening to music. Cheryl Kickett-Tucker belongs to three areas of the Noongar people - Wadjuk (Swan River), Balladong (Wheatbelt) and Yued (Moora). Her story was inspired by her family's experiences in the bush over the past twenty years. Jaylon Tucker identifies as a Wongi-Noongar. He was born on Wadjuk Noongar country and via his father he belongs to the Ngullundharra and Walyan Aboriginal people of the north-east WA goldfields. His story, Lucky Thamu, is based on his time exploring the bush with his real-life Thamu (grandfather).

"Four delightful stories from the Waarda series are presented together in one book." -- West Australian "It is for those who enjoy stories set in the Australian bush and I learnt some Aboriginal terms when I read it. Overall it was an interesting and fun book." -- Daniel, age 10 "Filled with fun and adventure" -- At the Table "These beautifully narrated and uniquely Western Australian stories have universal appeal. Genuine and heartfelt, they represent an opportunity to hear from voices not often heard Brimming with humour and charm" -- Writing WA "A deep affection and appreciation of nature is at the heart of the new childrens book, Bush and Beyond." -- Hills Gazette