Waarda series for young readers: The Great Cold
Written by Gladys Milroy and illustrated by Sally Morgan and Tracey Gibbs
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The great cold is coming. It’s tickling the toes of the animals and chasing the tail feathers of the birds. It’s creeping into their hideaway and making even the strongest shiver. Alone, the blind goanna and the flightless crow are weak, but when they work together the power of their friendship will save the day.
An exciting story told in the traditional style.
About the Waarda series
Waarda, Nyungar for talking and sharing stories and information, is an exciting children’s series by Indigenous authors. Initiated by renowned Aboriginal artist and writer Sally Morgan, the series was designed to support the literacy needs of Indigenous children in primary school, by making available to them stories written by Indigenous authors. At the same time, it introduces non-Indigenous children to the richness and depth of Aboriginal storytelling. Above all, it is a collection of fun, interesting and diverse first chapter books for new readers.
Watch an interview with Gladys Milroy here
Watch the booktrailer created by Rosalie Primary School here
Properties
| ISBN |
9781921361586 (Paperback)
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| Formats |
A Format
(181 x 111mm)
(Paperback)
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| Categories |
Children's ebooks
Indigenous Writing Fiction for Younger Readers |
| Pages | 48 |
| Publication Year | 2009 |
| Edition | 1st |
| Publisher | Fremantle Press |
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Tracey Gibbs
Tracey Gibbs is a contemporary printmaker from Perth. With roots in wildflower country in the south-west of Western Australia, her fascination with botanicals is longstanding. Raised in a resourceful and creative family, Tracey took a short art course at TAFE before completing a Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design at Curtin University. Read more
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Gladys Milroy
Gladys Milroy is from the Pilbara region in Western Australia. She was born in Perth in 1927 and grew up at the Parkerville Children’s Home. Her people’s country is the Palyku country in the eastern Pilbara. Read more
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Sally Morgan
Sally Morgan was born in Perth, in 1951. She has published books for both adults and children, including her acclaimed autobiography, My Place. She has also established a national reputation as an artist and has works in many private and public collections. Read more
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