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y separately published work icon Dunbi the Owl single work   picture book   children's   Indigenous story  
Issue Details: First known date: 1983... 1983 Dunbi the Owl
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'Dunbi, the owl, son of Wanalirri, the great Wandijina, is cruelly treated by a group of children. So incensed is Wanalirri that he brings down the rains and everyone, save one man and one woman, perishes. The survivors are the progenitors of a new tribe which recognizes the sacred character of the owl.' Source: Libraries Australia (Sighted 14/03/2008).

Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of

    • Sydney, New South Wales,: Ashton Scholastic , 1983 .
      Extent: 31p.
      Description: col. illus.
      Reprinted: 1984 0915391074 (U.S.) Mad Hatter Books, Slawson Communications, Inc. ... in collaboration with Ashton Scholastic.
      ISBN: 0868962651
    • Sydney, New South Wales,: Scholastic Press , 2004 .
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      Extent: 1 v.p.
      Description: col. illus.
      Note/s:
      • 'This book is based on a story told by Daisy Utemorrah of the Worora people to Aboriginal children living in Derby, Western Australia. The illustrations are adapted from their paintings of her story.' (Inside front cover.)
      • Author comment: 'I used to live with my parents in a humpy house. My Grandmother, my aunties and even my Grandpa told me stories from the Dreamtime. I kept the stories till I was old enough to tell children. We want to share our stories with all children so they learn what Aborigines[sic.] used to do.' (Back cover)
      ISBN: 1865046264
      Series: y separately published work icon An Aboriginal Story Pamela Lofts , Scholastic Press (publisher), Sydney : Ashton Scholastic , 1983-2004 Z1140877 1983 series - publisher picture book children's Indigenous story

      'Since these stories were first recorded, many of the storytellers have passed away. The eight books in this series fill an important role in passing on Aboriginal culture and Dreaming stories to future generations. This, and the need to improve literacy, has been and continues to be a major concern for the storytellers, and for Aboriginal people across Australia. This series contains names and photos of people who may have passed away. Please use [these books] with care.' (Lining pages)
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Related Works

y separately published work icon Dunbi : A Traditional Story Neil Carter (illustrator), Daisy Utemorrah , East Perth : Western Australia Aboriginal Education Resouces Unit , 1983 Z1481954 1983 single work picture book children's dreaming story
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Works about this Work

One World: Books for Children by Children Margaret Robson Kett , 2011 single work criticism
— Appears in: Magpies : Talking About Books for Children , July vol. 26 no. 3 2011; (p. 18-20)
One World: Books for Children by Children Margaret Robson Kett , 2011 single work criticism
— Appears in: Magpies : Talking About Books for Children , July vol. 26 no. 3 2011; (p. 18-20)
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