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Issue Details: First known date: 1987... 1987 How the Kangaroos Got Their Tails : An Aboriginal Story
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'This book is based on a story told by George Lirrmiyarri Mung Mung, of the Kija people, to Aboriginal people living in Warmun, Western Australia.

'The illustrations are adapted from their original paintings of the story. Hector Jandany and George Dingmarie of the Kija Language Group said, "We have to keep this language which we got from our old people who have passed away. We don't want to lose it. The younger generation have to carry on the language that they learn from us.' (Publication summary)

Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of

    • Sydney, New South Wales,: Ashton Scholastic , 1987 .
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      Extent: 33p.
      Description: col. illus.
      ISBN: 0868963232 (pbk.); 0868963240
    • Sydney, New South Wales,: Scholastic Press ; Scholastic Press ; Scholastic Press , 2004 .
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      Extent: 1 v.p.
      Description: illus.
      ISBN: 1865046256
      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)

    • Lindfield, Chatswood - Gordon - Castlecrag area, Sydney Northern Suburbs, Sydney, New South Wales,: Scholastic Australia , 2009 .
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      Extent: 32p.
      Description: illus.
      Note/s:
      • Published: August 2009

        For Ages: 4 - 7 years old

      ISBN: 9781865046259

Other Formats

  • Also braille, sound recording.
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