Bangu the Flying Fox: A Dreamtime story of the Yuin people of Wallaga Lake

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Bangu the Flying Fox: A Dreamtime story of the Yuin people of Wallaga Lake
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Jillian Taylor
Illustrated by Penny Jones
Illustrated by Aaron Norris
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:24
Dimensions(mm): Height 210,Width 270
ISBN/Barcode 9780855757007
ClassificationsDewey:398.209944
Audience
Children / Juvenile
Illustrations colour illus

Publishing Details

Publisher Aboriginal Studies Press
Imprint Aboriginal Studies Press
Publication Date 1 July 2009
Publication Country Australia

Description

This beautifully illustrated story, from the Yuin people of Wallaga Lake, in New South Wales, tells the tale of Bangu the Flying Fox, and the lesson she learns about sticking by her friends. With the permission of the elders of Wallaga Lake, their people's story is retold in this form so that children everywhere can share it and learn from it.

Author Biography

Aaron Norris is a local-knowledge custodian from New South Wales, Australia. Jillian Taylor is a well-regarded children's book illustrator with extensive experience working with Indigenous communities.