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Welcome to Country: A Traditional Aboriginal Ceremony

Aunty Joy Murphy, illustrated by Lisa Kennedy

This picture book depicts an Aboriginal Welcome to Country ceremony and introduces the Wurundjeri people. It presents their belief that people belong to the land and that the land belongs with them. The author and illustrator draw on their experiences as members of Aboriginal communities in Australia to portray Wurundjeri culture, history, traditions, and artistic expression.

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Book details

Themes
Art And Creativity · Community · Cultural Heritage · Nature
Format
Hardcover
Publisher
Candlewick
Published
January 2, 2018
Pages
32
ISBN-13
9780763694999
Language
English
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