AustLit

The Danger Seed is a Dreaming Story that the people from the Karajarri community have chosen to share with us. The Karajarri community is located in the Kimberley region of Western Australia. The story is traditionally told in Karajarri language, and has been presented in English for Sharing Our Stories. (Source: Central Book Suppliers website)

'A creation story from the Jaara people of Victoria, this tells of the strong rivalry between the crow and the eagle. Their rivalry caused volcanoes to spring up, and lava to flow, and explains why the mountains and lowlands are where they are today. It also explains why the eagle remains in the sky above the highlands while the now black crow resides in the lowlands, and why the bat only comes out at night. This story not only explains the layout of the landforms in the area around Ballarat, but also why these birds are all totems to the Jaara people and so are never to be killed.' (Source: ReadPlus website)

'...People from this community have chosen to share one of their traditional stories. The Creation of Trowenna is a creation story that tells of how Tasmania came to be. This story was originally told by the Aboriginal storyteller Wooreddy and has been retold for Sharing our Stories.' (Source: cover)

'People from the Yirritja clans of north-east Arnhem Land has chosen to share one of their traditional stories. Djulpan is a dreaming story that tells of the Warramiri man who gave the island colours. The story is traditionally told in Djambarrpuyna (Dhuwa) language and has been presented in English for Sharing our Stories.' (Source: cover)

People form Saibai Thabu (Snake) clan have chosen to share one of their traditional stories. The story of Girbar is a creation story that tells of how Girbar brought food crops to the island. The story is traditionally told in Kalaw Kawaw Ya and has been presented in English for Sharing our Stories.' (Source: cover)

'...People from the Paakantji community have chosen to share one of their traditional stories. The moon and the gecko is a creation story that tells how the moon and some animals, came to be. The story is traditionally told in Paakantji language and has been translated into English for Sharing our Stories.' (Source: cover)

'...People from the Umpila community in Lockhart River have chosen to share one of their traditional stories. Miiku and Tinta is a Creation story that tells of Miiju (the black-headed python) and Tinta (two parrot sisters). The story is traditionally told in Umpila language and has been presented in English for Sharing our Stories.' (Source: Cover)

'Adnyamathanha Country is in the northern Flinders Ranges in South Australia. People from the Adnyamathanha community have chosen to share one of their traditional stories. Yulu’s Coal is a Creation story that tells about Yulu, the Kingfisher Man, and of how parts of the Flinders Ranges came to be. The story is traditionally told in Adnyamathanha language and has been translated into English for Sharing our Stories.' (Source: cover)

'Jarlmadangah community is located in the Kimberley region in Western Australia. The Nyikina people from Jarlmandangah community have chosen to share one of their traditional stories, the tale of Woonyoomboo. Woonyoomboo is the main Creaton Ancestor for the Nyikina people. This story is traditionally told in the Nyikina language and has been translated into English for Sharing Our Stories.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'Each sharing our story focuses on one Indigenous Australian community. The opening of each book is built around a series of photographs describing the local community setting, and establishing the community in a particular place and time. Following this is one story shared by that particular community, which conveys a message connected to the group's traditions or social conventions. The stories are illustrated with paintings and drawings by children from the local community. Using a mixture of traditional and modern-day influences, the artwork brings the stories to life through the children's personal interpretations. This is followed by quotes and photographic portraits of local children and elders. This provides a unique opportunity to meet the community that have shared their story, and to gain insight into what the story means to them. Each book concludes with the story retold in language.' (Publication summary)

'Jilkminggan community is located on the Roper River in the Northern Territory. The Mangarrayi people from Jilkminggan community have chosen to share one of their traditional stories, the tale of The Devil-Devil from Warlok. The Devil-Devil from Warlok is an important Mangarrayi Dreamtime story. This story is traditionally told in the Mangarrayi language and has been translated into English for Sharing Our Stories.'

Source: Bookseller's blurb.

'Purnululu Aboriginal Community is located in the East Kimberley in Western Australia. The Kija people from Purnululu community have chosen to share one of their traditional stories, the tale of The Frog and the Brolga. The Frog and the Brolga is a Creation story that tells of Purnululu Country. This story is traditionally told in the Kija language and has been translated into English for Sharing Our Stories.'

Source: Bookseller blurb.

'Maningrida community is located in Arnhem Land in the Northern Territory. People from Maningrida community have chosen to share one of their traditional stories, the tale of Turtle Dreaming. Turtle Dreaming is the Middjarn song and dance, which tells of singing, dancing and hunting. This story is traditionally told in the Ndjebbana language and has been translated into English for Sharing Our Stories.'

Source: Bookseller's blurb.

'These are studies of indigenous culture, sharing a traditional story from indigenous communities. The stories, as well as being entertaining, convey messages about a Community's traditions, cultural practices and creation beliefs. ' (Source: TROVE)