Sky Country

Sky Country is a beautiful Tasmanian Aboriginal creation story by Aunty Patsy Cameron, illustrated by Lisa Kennedy.

The story follows two Ancestral Beings who travel from the Milky Way to Trouwerner (Tasmania), creating the landscape, waterways, plants, animals and First People. It connects children with Country, Ancestral stories and the night sky.

Why you'll love it:

• Shares a Tasmanian Aboriginal creation story
• Explores Ancestral Beings, Country, stars and the Milky Way
• Introduces children to traditional language
• Connects First Nations knowledge with astronomy and nature
• Features detailed illustrations by Lisa Kennedy
• Includes an activity encouraging children to identify creatures in the artwork
• A wonderful resource for families, libraries and primary classrooms

A thoughtful First Nations picture book that encourages children to look closely, listen to story and explore the connections between people, Country and Sky Country.

Product details

Author: Aunty Patsy Cameron
Illustrator: Lisa Kennedy
Format: Hardback
Pages: 40
ISBN: 9781922777218
Published: August 2024
Language: English and North-Western Tasmanian language