How the World Woke Up
retold by Andrew Fusek Peters and Polly Peters
Walu, sun woman, rested her head
Dumb as dark in her dreaming bed…
As part of the Ten Tales from Different Cultures series, this Aboriginal creation myth tale is retold by expert poets Andrew Fusek Peters and Polly Peters.
Classification: Picture Book - PB P (Infant Collection)
Counting the Stars: Four Maori Myths
retold by Gavin Bishop
A sequel to Taming the Sun and Riding the Waves, Gavin Bishop's latest stunning book contains four more Maori myths, including two well-known legends (Ranginui and Papatuanuku and Hinemoa and Tutanekai) and two less well-known legends (The battle of the birds and Kae and the whale). Aimed at children 3-10 years, these myths are simply written and yet powerful. They're exciting and scary but each story is nicely resolved. Gavin allows the essence of the original myths to remain while also re-telling them for a new generation of children.The illustrations are stunning - the different colour palette for each story and the strong mix of techniques create bold and beautiful images. Counting the Stars is a collection that continues to take traditional myths to a new level. Created by one of New Zealand's most talented and passionate children's book writers and illustrators.
Classification: Picture Book - PB B (Infant Collection)
Jandamarra
by Mark Greenwood & Terry Denton
He emerged from the cave of bats with the name given to him by his people. He was Jandamarra - a man of power who could appear and disappear like a ghost.
Set in the Kimberley region in north-west Australia, this is the story of a young warrior born to lead. To the settlers, he was an outlaw to be hunted. To the Bunuba, he was a courageous defender of his country.
Mark Greenwood's text and Terry Denton's watercolour illustrations bring to life this story of conflict and divided loyalties - giving a unique insight into an extraordinary man and a tragic but important part of Australia's frontier history.
Classification: Picture Book - EN PB G (Junior Collection)
What Made Tiddalik Laugh
retold by Joanna Troughton
This is an Aboriginal tale about what happened when the giant frog Tiddalik had such a great thirst that he drank a lake, a river, and all the other water he could find until there wasn't a drop of water left anywhere.
Classification: Non-fiction - EN 398.2 TRO
Also
Tiddalik the Frog
Classification: PB F (Infant Collection)
