{"product_id":"bidhi-galing","title":"Bidhi Galing","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eBidhi Galing (Big Rain) is a powerful Aboriginal children's picture book by acclaimed Wiradyuri author Anita Heiss, illustrated by Samantha Campbell.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eBased on the true story of the Great Flood of Gundagai in 1852, this moving story introduces young readers to two Wiradyuri heroes, Yarri and Jacky Jacky, who risked their lives to rescue people trapped by the devastating floodwaters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eThe story is told through the eyes of Wagadhaany, a young Wiradyuri girl who grows up near the Marrambidya Bila (Murrumbidgee River). She loves listening to her father, Yarri, share stories about life on Wiradyuri ngurambang (Country).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eWhen white settlers begin building on the floodplains, Yarri understands the danger and warns them about the river. His knowledge is ignored, and when the big rains arrive, the river rises dramatically.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eYarri and Jacky Jacky use their knowledge of the river and their courage to navigate the dangerous floodwaters and rescue people stranded by the rising river.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eWritten in English with key Wiradyuri language woven throughout the story, \u003cem\u003eBidhi Galing\u003c\/em\u003e includes a glossary to help young readers understand the language. A QR code also allows readers to hear Anita Heiss read the story aloud.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eThe book offers an important introduction to Aboriginal history, First Nations knowledge, Australian history, floods, courage, community and respect for Country.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul data-rte-list=\"default\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShares a true Australian story:\u003c\/strong\u003e Discover the Great Flood of Gundagai and the heroic actions of Yarri and Jacky Jacky.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCelebrates Wiradyuri knowledge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Explores Country, language, community and knowledge of the river.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntroduces Aboriginal history:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provides an accessible First Nations perspective on an important event in Australian history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes Wiradyuri language:\u003c\/strong\u003e Key words are woven through the story with a helpful glossary.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreat for classrooms:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supports learning about Australian history, First Nations perspectives, floods, community and Country.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eBook Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul data-rte-list=\"default\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bidhi Galing: Big Rain\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Anita Heiss\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrator:\u003c\/strong\u003e Samantha Campbell\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor's heritage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wiradyuri\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrator's heritage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dagoman\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Simon \u0026amp; Schuster Australia\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardback\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9781761105258\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublished:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7 June 2023\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5–8 years\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English with Wiradyuri language\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Historical Children's Picture Book\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThemes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aboriginal history, Wiradyuri culture, floods, Country, language, courage, community and Indigenous knowledge\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBidhi Galing\u003c\/em\u003e is a meaningful choice for families, educators and libraries looking for Aboriginal history books for children, First Nations picture books, Australian history books and children's books about Aboriginal heroes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62385779868018,"sku":"SQ7573572","price":24.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0999\/8204\/9650\/files\/bidhi-galing-9781761105258_xlg.webp?v=1789895398","url":"https:\/\/rileycallieresources.com.au\/products\/bidhi-galing","provider":"Riley Callie Resources","version":"1.0","type":"link"}