“Ernie Dances to the Didgeridoo” By Alison Lester
The sixth title in Alison Lester's bestselling Clive Eats Alligators series, featuring Ernie, who goes to Arnhem Land and writes to his friends about his experiences.
When Ernie goes to live in an Aboriginal community in northern Australia, the people, climate, plants and animals are all new to him. Here are his letters to Clive, Nicky, Rosie, Frank, Tessa and Celeste, describing the life he discovers with his new friends in their wild and beautiful land.
Alison Lester visited Arnhem Land in 1996 and 1997 as a guest of the Gunbalanya Community School with her friend and fellow author Liz Honey. Together they worked with staff and students of the school to produce poems, plays, puppets and paintings. This book is based on a story the upper primary students made about their lives, called We Love Gunbalanya. Arnhem Land is owned by the Aboriginal people who have lived there for more than 50,000 years. There are many different tribes and language groups throughout Arnhem Land, but at Gunbalanya, where this book is set, the main language spoken is Kunwinjku.
- ISBN: 9780733621055
- ISBN-10: 0733621058
- Audience: Children
- For Ages: 2+ years old
- Format: Paperback
- Language: English
- Number Of Pages: 32
- Published: 25th May 2006
- Publisher: Lothian Children's Books
- Country of Publication: AU
- Dimensions (cm): 26 x 20.5 x 1
- Weight (kg): 0.18
- Edition Number: 1
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About Alison Lester
About Alison Lester
Alison Lester is one of Australia’s most popular children's authors and illustrators. She has written and illustrated over 25 books and has received multiple awards for her work, including a CBC Honour Book Award and recognition for best designed children’s book. Alison’s books often reflect Australian landscapes and communities, drawn from her real-life travels and experiences. She lives on a small farm in rural Victoria with her family and continues to inspire children with her storytelling and art.
Alison Lester is one of Australia’s most popular children's authors and illustrators. She has written and illustrated over 25 books and has received multiple awards for her work, including a CBC Honour Book Award and recognition for best designed children’s book. Alison’s books often reflect Australian landscapes and communities, drawn from her real-life travels and experiences. She lives on a small farm in rural Victoria with her family and continues to inspire children with her storytelling and art.