{"product_id":"gurril-storm-bird","title":"Gurril, Storm Bird","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGurril, Storm Bird is a vibrant Aboriginal children's picture book by Gimuy Walubara Yidinji author Trevor Fourmile, illustrated by Jingalu.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBased on a traditional story of the Gimuy Walubara Yidinji people of Cairns, this powerful First Nations story has been passed down orally through generations and shares important cultural knowledge about the Rainbow Serpent, rain, storms and the natural world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYoung Gurril cannot understand why everyone is afraid of Gudju-gudju, the powerful Rainbow Serpent. Believing the serpent is nothing more than a snake, Gurril sets out to prove his bravery. But when he disturbs Gudju-gudju, he discovers just how powerful the Rainbow Serpent really is.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe story explains the origins of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003estorm bird, the black cockatoo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, whose call signals the arrival of rain and the wet season. The story also connects children with Yidinji knowledge of weather, seasons, Country and the natural environment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith bold, colourful illustrations and a captivating traditional story, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGurril, Storm Bird\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e provides young readers with an opportunity to experience a First Nations story from the Cairns region while learning about Yidinji culture and connection to Country.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/span\u003e\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\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA traditional Yidinji story:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Experience a story of the Gimuy Walubara Yidinji people of Cairns that has been shared across generations.\u003c\/span\u003e\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\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLearn about the Rainbow Serpent:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Introduces children to Gudju-gudju and its important place within this traditional story.\u003c\/span\u003e\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\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiscover the storm bird:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Children learn how the call of the black cockatoo signals the coming of rain and the wet season.\u003c\/span\u003e\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\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConnect with Country:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The story provides opportunities to explore relationships between people, animals, weather, seasons and the natural environment.\u003c\/span\u003e\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\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeautiful First Nations artwork:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Illustrator Jingalu brings the story to life with vibrant, full-page illustrations and striking depictions of Gudju-gudju.\u003c\/span\u003e\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\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRich cultural storytelling:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Provides an opportunity for children to encounter traditional Yidinji knowledge through children's literature.\u003c\/span\u003e\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\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreat for early learning:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A compelling story for young children that encourages discussion about weather, animals, seasons and storytelling.\u003c\/span\u003e\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\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecognised by the CBCA:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGurril, Storm Bird\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was named a 2024 CBCA Notable Book in the Early Childhood category.\u003c\/span\u003e\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\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal for classrooms and libraries:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Supports learning about First Nations perspectives, Australian environments, oral storytelling and cultural knowledge.\u003c\/span\u003e\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\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA memorable Australian story:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Combines adventure, mythology, animals and environmental knowledge in an engaging picture book.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBook Details\u003c\/span\u003e\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\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Trevor Fourmile\u003c\/span\u003e\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\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIllustrator:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Jingalu\u003c\/span\u003e\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\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthor's heritage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Gimuy Walubara Yidinji\u003c\/span\u003e\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\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIllustrator's heritage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bagawa woman from Gumbaynggirr and Yaegl Country\u003c\/span\u003e\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\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Magabala Books\u003c\/span\u003e\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\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormat:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hardback\u003c\/span\u003e\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\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePages:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 32\u003c\/span\u003e\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\u003e\u003cspan\u003eISBN:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 9781922613455\u003c\/span\u003e\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\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAge:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 4+ \/ approximately 5–8 years\u003c\/span\u003e\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\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublished:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2023\u003c\/span\u003e\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\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenre:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Children's Picture Book\u003c\/span\u003e\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\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegion:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cairns, Queensland\u003c\/span\u003e\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\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThemes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yidinji culture, Rainbow Serpent, storms, rain, seasons, black cockatoos and oral storytelling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62385802477938,"sku":"SQ1305364","price":27.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0999\/8204\/9650\/files\/rwerwe.jpg?v=1789895626","url":"https:\/\/rileycallieresources.com.au\/products\/gurril-storm-bird","provider":"Riley Callie Resources","version":"1.0","type":"link"}