Boori Guman A Gimuy Walubara Yidinji Story of the Rainbow Serpent and the First Fire |
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Editor:
| Williams, Lyn |
(various roles):
| Williams, Lyn Gondwana Choirs, |
Compiled by:
| Williams, Lyn |
As told by:
| Fourmile (Gudju Gudju), Seith |
Illustrator:
| Adams, Jasmin Bullio, Elly Durante, Kaya Durante, Brianna Wymarra-Gerrie, Mataika Iverach, Keyona Iverach, Emily Jackson, Tamika Jackson, Kimberley Ketchell, Zhane Ketchell, Maya Ruby Ketchell, Jayda Miller, Lara Palmer, Emma Paul, Stephanie Peeters, Dakota Seden, Marnee Singe, Katie Isua Thomas-Peddell, Georgiana Ung, Ashleigh Villaflor, Sieanna Walsh, Mia Chilman, Denisha Imani, Myra Jia, Julian Kelsall, Zedikiah Miller, Brooke Mills, Shaneequah Mitchell, Kahleel Mitchell, Aneice Morrisson-Sailor, Sussanah Mosby, Jemma See Kee, Amelya Ung, Taylah Van Gelderen, Sara Villaflor, Talea Wenitong, Eva Wone, Dakotah |
Designed by:
| Greep, Francis |
ISBN: | 978-0-6481721-0-9 |
Publication Date: | Oct 2017 |
Publisher: | Gondwana Choirs
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Book Format: | Hardback |
List Price: | AUD $25.00 |
Book Description:
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Gimuy Walubara Yidinji elder Gudju Gudju and the Cairns Gondwana Indigenous Children's Choir share a traditional story from the Cairns region through Gudju Gudju's words and illustrations by the choristers.The Yidinji people tell about the travels of Gudju Gudju, the Rainbow Serpent, and how he created the different colours of our flora and fauna. In this story, the warriors take the fire from Gudju Gudju to bring our people together, to sit around the one fire Boori Guman to sing and...
More DescriptionGimuy Walubara Yidinji elder Gudju Gudju and the Cairns Gondwana Indigenous Children's Choir share a traditional story from the Cairns region through Gudju Gudju's words and illustrations by the choristers.The Yidinji people tell about the travels of Gudju Gudju, the Rainbow Serpent, and how he created the different colours of our flora and fauna. In this story, the warriors take the fire from Gudju Gudju to bring our people together, to sit around the one fire Boori Guman to sing and dance. This is a beautifully presented hard-cover book with vibrant depictions of Gudju Gudju and the three warriors who attempt to steal the fire: Judulu the pigeon, Jinjarlym the grasshopper and Bajin the little bird.