Synopses & Reviews
A refreshing, modern story about a child's renewed love of the Australian bush
Like most young boys, Sam loves DVDs, iPods, and iPhones. He hates the outdoors, and would be happy if it all disappeared. Then he goes to stay with his Nanna who loves the outdoors and goes for long walks in the Australian bush. Through storytelling, Nanna begins to teach Sam about the bush: its shelter, food, and water. "Theres plenty of food in the bush," she explains to a bored Sam and his grumbling stomach. Soon, Sam realizes through his own journey that the bush has an abundance of good things to offerincluding adventure. Brimming with themes that will promote discussion among young readers, the ideas explored include journeys, the environment, storytelling, aboriginal knowledge of the bush, and intergenerational understanding.
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"Bancroft brings the narrative to life in brilliant and lively naive-style illustrations . . . an engaging story, well realized through Bancroft's vivid art." School Library Journal on Malu Kangaroo
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"This intergenerational tale is warm and infused with an appreciation of nature and tradition." —Kirkus
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"Morgan is a gifted storyteller." —Library Journal on My Place
About the Author
Sally Morgan is an Aboriginal artist and a writer whose books include The Human Body, My Place, and Weather. Ezekiel Kwaymullina and Sally Morgan are coauthors of the Curly and the Fent series. Bronwyn Bancroft is an Aboriginal artist whose works are collected and shown internationally. Her previous books include An Australian 1 2 3 of Animals, An Australian ABC of Animals, Patterns of Australia, and Malu Kangaroo.