"Warna-Manda Baby Earth Walk" By Susan Betts, Mandy Foot (Illustrators)
Warna-Manda Baby Earth Walk is a deeply spiritual and poetic journey that follows Allurru, a young girl guided by the ancestors, the eagle, and the stars, as she discovers her sacred connection to Mother Earth. Through Susan Betts’ lyrical storytelling and painting, this book is a celebration of Aboriginal culture, land, sky, and spirit, offering young readers a powerful sense of belonging and responsibility to Country.
The collaborative illustrations with Mandy Foot bring texture and warmth to the story, capturing the beauty of land and kinship. This book is a gift to future generations, urging children to connect with, care for, and understand the natural world.
- ISBN: 9780645027013
- ISBN-10: 0645027014
- Format: Hardcover
- Language: English
- Published: 26th September 2023
- Age: 0-5 years
- Pages: 28 pages + cover
- Dimensions (cm): 24.0 x 27.0
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Weight (kg): 0.41
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About Susan Betts
About Susan Betts
Susan Betts is a Wirangu artist and storyteller from Streaky Bay, South Australia. A renowned Aboriginal artist, Susan channels her deep cultural knowledge and reverence for Country through visual storytelling. Her works often incorporate themes of spiritual guardianship, earth-based connection, and intergenerational wisdom.
Susan wrote Warna-Manda Baby Earth Walk to awaken children's sense of connection to Mother Earth, using symbolic imagery such as the Seven Sisters star cluster, eagles, and ancestral guardians that watch from above and below. Her intention is to foster cultural awareness and environmental stewardship in early learners.
Susan Betts is a Wirangu artist and storyteller from Streaky Bay, South Australia. A renowned Aboriginal artist, Susan channels her deep cultural knowledge and reverence for Country through visual storytelling. Her works often incorporate themes of spiritual guardianship, earth-based connection, and intergenerational wisdom.
Susan wrote Warna-Manda Baby Earth Walk to awaken children's sense of connection to Mother Earth, using symbolic imagery such as the Seven Sisters star cluster, eagles, and ancestral guardians that watch from above and below. Her intention is to foster cultural awareness and environmental stewardship in early learners.