"Willy-willy Wagtail Tales from the Bush Mob" By Helen Milroy
Tales from the Bush Mob is a series of books about the Bush Mob, a group of animals that works together to solve problems. A rich landscape of characters and places populate this series and include Platypus, Koala, Emu, Wombat, Kookaburra, Echidna, Kangaroo and Gusto, the wind. Places include Willy Wagtail’s Tree, Dingo’s Den, Old Billabong, Bird Meeting Place, Cockatoo’s Nesting Trees, Top Camp and Emu Race Track.
Willy-willy Wagtail is the first book in the series and goes back to before Bush Mob get together and nobody understands each other — and there are lots of fights. One day there is a terrible bush fire and Willy Wagtail, Gusto (the wind) and Crow get all the Bush Mob to work together to save the community. For the first time, everyone understands each other and Dingo takes charge and leads all the animals to safety. Dingo is now Boss Dog and is head of the Bush Council, with Willy Wagtail and Crow — the Bush Mob is formed. The next two titles are The Emu Who Ran through the Sky (July 2020) and The Sweetest Egg of All (October 2020).
- ISBN: 9781925936605
- ISBN-10: 1925936600
- Series: Tales From the Bush Mob
- Audience: Children
- Format: Paperback
- Language: English
- Number Of Pages: 72
- Published: 1st April 2020
- Publisher: Magabala Books
- Country of Publication: AU
- Dimensions (cm): 29.1 x 22 x 1.1
- Weight (kg): 0.39
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About Helen Milroy
About Helen Milroy
Helen Milroy is a descendant of the Palyku people from the Pilbara region of Western Australia. Born and educated in Perth, Helen has always had a deep passion for health and wellbeing, particularly in relation to children. She studied medicine at the University of Western Australia and is currently a professor at UWA, as well as a Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist. Helen also serves as a Board Member for Beyond Blue and made history as the AFL’s first Indigenous Commissioner. With a strong commitment to improving mental health outcomes and promoting cultural representation, Helen continues to make a significant impact in both the medical and sporting fields.
Helen Milroy is a descendant of the Palyku people from the Pilbara region of Western Australia. Born and educated in Perth, Helen has always had a deep passion for health and wellbeing, particularly in relation to children. She studied medicine at the University of Western Australia and is currently a professor at UWA, as well as a Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist. Helen also serves as a Board Member for Beyond Blue and made history as the AFL’s first Indigenous Commissioner. With a strong commitment to improving mental health outcomes and promoting cultural representation, Helen continues to make a significant impact in both the medical and sporting fields.