The Aboriginal children's history of Australia / written and illustrated by Australia's Aboriginal children
- Bib ID:
- 966439
- Format:
- Book
- Description:
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- Adelaide : Rigby in association with Island Heritage, 1977
- 149 p. : col. ill. ; 27 cm.
- ISBN:
- 0727002368
- Series:
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- Marcie Muir collection of Australian children's books.
- Child's point of view library.
- Summary:
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"This is a unique book. It is the story of Australia as told and illustrated by the Aboriginal children of Australia. It is the element of surprise and joy in what the children see and feel that makes this book unique. Through the natural simplicity of their words and paintings, they convey their enjoyment and enthusiasm for the land which has been theirs for over 40, 000 years... the story of Australia revealed in this book reflects the poetry and imagination of the children who tell it. It speaks in a language that will be understood by children and adults throughout the world"-- Book jacket.
- Notes:
- For children.
- Cited In:
- White, v. 2, 10
- First Nations (AIATSIS) Subject:
- Subject:
- Related Records:
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This belongs to the Muir, Marcie. Marcie Muir collection of Australian children's books.
This collection contains 6,246 records. - Copyright:
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- Reason for copyright status:
- Until 2047 [Created/Published Date + 70 Years]
Copyright status was determined using the following information:
- Material type:
- Literary, dramatic or musical work
- Published status:
- Published
- Publication date:
- 1977
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