The First Sunrise

In this Mbabaram creation story, Kangaroo and Emu are given the task of making the first boomerang, bringing day, night and the directions into being. Vanessa Stevens shares a story passed down by her father, with Paul Seden’s illustrations and accessible science for young readers.

Creators: Vanessa Stevens, illustrated by Paul Seden

Publisher: Magabala Books
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 32
ISBN: 9781922777553

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Calendar connections

Thematic reading: A Mbabaram creation story shared by Vanessa Stevens, connecting storytelling with knowledge for young readers.

• Indigenous Literacy Day