“Story Doctors” by Boori Monty Pryor, Rita Sinclair (Illustrator)
An empowering story for all Australians, acknowledging our true history, embracing inclusivity, and celebrating the healing powers of nature and culture.
This is a book for everybody. Welcome! Take a seat! And listen carefully, because this story has a heartbeat. Can you feel it, there in your chest?
Legendary storyteller Boori Monty Pryor invites us to travel with him from the first footsteps through 80,000+ years of strength, sickness, and immense possibility.
From the very first stories and art, to dance, language, and connection with the land, Boori offers a powerful, beautiful, and deeply rich account of Australia's true history, drawing on a lifetime of wisdom, and on his generous instinct to teach and heal.
An exquisitely illustrated celebration of the power of storytelling to unite us, how nature connects us, and the wonderful truth that the medicine needed for healing lies within us all.
BOORI MONTY PRYOR: AUSTRALIA'S CHILDREN'S LAUREATE 2012–13
- ISBN: 9781760526559
- ISBN-10: 176052655X
- For Ages: 7 - 12 years old
- For Grades: 2 - 7
- Format: Hardcover
- Language: English
- Number Of Pages: 32
- Published: 2nd July 2021
- Publisher: A&U Children’s
- Country of Publication: AU
- Dimensions (cm): 1 x 28.2 x 26.6
- Weight (kg): 0.44
More About The Artist
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About Boori Monty Pryor
About Boori Monty Pryor
Boori Monty Pryor was born in North Queensland. His father is from the Birrigubba of the Bowen region and his mother from Yarrabah (near Cairns), a descendant of the Kungganji. Boori is a multi-talented performer who has worked in film, television, modelling, sport, music and theatre. He is also an accomplished didgeridoo player who has performed with the Brisbane Symphony Orchestra and appeared in many schools. Boori has written several award-winning childrens books with Meme McDonald including My Girragundji, The Binna Binna Man and Njunjul The Sun. His memoir 'Maybe Tomorrow' was re-released in an anniversary edition in 2010, and its message for reconciliation is as relevant as ever. Shake a Leg evolved from pictures of his family dancing, which Boori showed Jan Ormerod, sparking a long and rewarding collaboration between him and Jan. Boori lives in Melbourne, but spends much of the year on the road.
Boori Monty Pryor was born in North Queensland. His father is from the Birrigubba of the Bowen region and his mother from Yarrabah (near Cairns), a descendant of the Kungganji. Boori is a multi-talented performer who has worked in film, television, modelling, sport, music and theatre. He is also an accomplished didgeridoo player who has performed with the Brisbane Symphony Orchestra and appeared in many schools. Boori has written several award-winning childrens books with Meme McDonald including My Girragundji, The Binna Binna Man and Njunjul The Sun. His memoir 'Maybe Tomorrow' was re-released in an anniversary edition in 2010, and its message for reconciliation is as relevant as ever. Shake a Leg evolved from pictures of his family dancing, which Boori showed Jan Ormerod, sparking a long and rewarding collaboration between him and Jan. Boori lives in Melbourne, but spends much of the year on the road.