"The Bunyip and The Stars" By Adam Duncan, Paul Lalo (Illustrator)
Part Sky Country creation story, part exciting adventure tale, The Bunyip and the Stars is the first in a series of five picture books featuring stories from Australia inspired by the National Museum of Australia’s new immersive play space for children from birth to 6 years – the Tim and Gina Fairfax Discovery Centre.
Debut author and Biripi man Adam Duncan brings to life the bunyip, an animal from First Nations mythology that holds great fascination for children.
On a starless night, Wumbirr leaves the safety of the campfire and is captured by the fearsome bunyip. Ngariin will need everything she has learnt about the bush and her Country to rescue her little brother and escape the bunyip.
Striking illustrations by Paul Lalo of Soymilk Studio have a unique 3D collage style.
- ISBN: 9781921953460
- ISBN-10: 1921953462
- Format: Hardcover
- Language: English
- Published: 1st April 2023
- Publisher: National Museum of Australia
- Country of Publication: AU
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Dimensions (cm):
28.0 x 25.5
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About Adam Duncan
About Adam Duncan
Adam Duncan is a Biripi man, storyteller, educator, and father who brings First Nations stories and values to life for children. He is deeply committed to cultural preservation and teaching young people about Country, kinship, and the natural world through storytelling. The Bunyip and the Stars marks his debut as a picture book author.
Adam has worked with museums, galleries, and schools to create culturally enriching experiences for young learners, and his work contributes to the revitalisation and visibility of Aboriginal voices in early childhood literature.
Adam Duncan is a Biripi man, storyteller, educator, and father who brings First Nations stories and values to life for children. He is deeply committed to cultural preservation and teaching young people about Country, kinship, and the natural world through storytelling. The Bunyip and the Stars marks his debut as a picture book author.
Adam has worked with museums, galleries, and schools to create culturally enriching experiences for young learners, and his work contributes to the revitalisation and visibility of Aboriginal voices in early childhood literature.