{"product_id":"story-doctors","title":"Story Doctors","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eStory Doctors is a powerful and beautifully illustrated First Nations children's book by renowned Aboriginal storyteller Boori Monty Pryor, with artwork by Rita Sinclair.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eThis is a story for everyone. Through lyrical verse, vivid illustrations and rich symbolism, Boori Monty Pryor invites readers to travel through more than 80,000 years of Australian history, exploring First Nations culture, art, dance, language and deep connection to Country.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eThe story also explores the changes that came with European colonisation and the impact those changes had on Country, people and the relationships between them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eAt its heart, \u003cem\u003eStory Doctors\u003c\/em\u003e is a story about healing. It encourages readers to listen, learn from Australia's history and recognise the importance of truth-telling and reconciliation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eThe book explores how nature, Country, storytelling and knowledge can help us understand Australia's past and imagine a healthier future together.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eRita Sinclair's detailed illustrations add another layer to the story, with native and introduced animals, songline imagery and a colourful “string person” appearing throughout the book. The string person represents all of us as we move through Australia's shared history, gathering knowledge and experiences along the way.\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\u003eExplores Australia's true history:\u003c\/strong\u003e Introduces children to Australian history from a First Nations perspective.\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\u003eA story about healing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Encourages listening, understanding, connection and reconciliation.\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\u003eRich First Nations storytelling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Combines poetry, culture, Country, nature and symbolism.\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\u003eBeautifully illustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rita Sinclair's detailed artwork adds layers of meaning for children to explore.\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\u003eExcellent for classrooms:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supports learning about history, culture, Country, reconciliation and Indigenous knowledge.\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 Story Doctors\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 Boori Monty Pryor\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 Rita Sinclair\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 Allen \u0026amp; Unwin\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 9781760526559\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 July 2021\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 7–12 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\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e First Nations 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 Australian history, First Nations culture, Country, healing, truth-telling, reconciliation, Indigenous knowledge, nature and connection to place\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\u003eStory Doctors\u003c\/em\u003e is a meaningful choice for families, educators and libraries looking for First Nations children's books about Australian history, reconciliation, Country, culture, healing and Indigenous knowledge.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62385827348850,"sku":"SQ7430196","price":24.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0999\/8204\/9650\/files\/Story_Doctors_Book_by_Boori_Monty_Pryor_Riley_Callie_Resources_281_29.webp?v=1789895887","url":"https:\/\/rileycallieresources.com.au\/products\/story-doctors","provider":"Riley Callie Resources","version":"1.0","type":"link"}