| Klassic Koalas: Ancient Aboriginal Tales in New Retellings, Bw Version Contributor(s): Central Ohio Art Academy, The Kids of Th (Illustrator), Ehrich, Joanne (Illustrator), Barwood, Lee (Author) |
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ISBN: 1542807344 ISBN-13: 9781542807340 Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform OUR PRICE: $14.24 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: May 2007 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Fiction | Fairy Tales, Folk Tales, Legends & Mythology |
| Physical Information: 0.14" H x 7.99" W x 10" (0.33 lbs) 66 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: ForeWord Magazine: "Whether used in an educational setting to teach the diverse animal life and folklore of the often overlooked Australia or simply for the stories themselves, this title will appeal to those] eager to learn about the kind, mischievous, and secretive sides of Koala." --Angela Leeper. The Dreamtime is Australia's time before time. Animals and birds and plants came into being and took their current forms, and Australia became what it is today--a place of wonder and diversity, populated by unique creatures found nowhere else. This book of Aboriginal stories, retold by award-winning author Lee Barwood, illustrated by Joanne Ehrich and kids of the Central Ohio Art Academy, brings the time of Dreaming to life, from the Great Flood to the story of how the koala lost its tail, these are some glimpses into ancient Aboriginal folklore. Each copy of the book contributes to the Australian Wildlife Hospital, a major project of Australia Zoo Wildlife Warriors Worldwide Ltd |