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Little Bird’s Day by Sally Morgan and Johnny Warrkatja Malibirr

$25.00 inc. GST

A day in the life of Little Bird as she sings the world alive, flies with Cloud, travels with Wind, nestles with Moon and dreams of flying among the stars. A simple, universal story from acclaimed WA First Nations storyteller Sally Morgan collaborating with artist Johnny Warrkatja Malibirr from Arnhem Land in the NT.

Sally’s gentle words and Johnny’s intricate artwork combine to make this a beautiful, distinctive publication with global appeal.

Age range 3 to 6

Hard cover, 40 pages published by Magabala Books

In stock

Description

Sally Morgan’s beautiful words and Johnny Warrkatja Malibirr’s sensitive artwork combine to make this a unique, distinctive children’s picture book with global appeal. Johnny infuses his illustrations with his fine-art aesthetic, his traditional motifs and a quirky sense of humour.

Sally’s groundbreaking book My Place sharing her own and her family’s story continues to be a bestseller and has taught hundreds of thousands of people about the lived experience of First Nations people in Australia.

Johnny Warrkatja Malibirr is an acclaimed Yolŋu artist living in East Arnhem Land. Along with other members of the Ganalbingu clan, he keeps culture strong through painting, song, dance and ceremony. He is Chair of the Gapuwiyak Culture and Arts Aboriginal Corporation.