From the author of Walkabout come ten ancient legends of the Yorta-Yorta people—one of Australia's Aboriginal tribes—authentically and lovingly retold. Here you can discover how Great Mother Snake created and peopled the world with plants and creatures, what makes Frogs croak, why Kangaroo has a pouch, and just what it is that makes Platypus so special. The illustrations are by the Aboriginal artist and storyteller Francis Firebrace, whose distinctive, colourful work is known throughout Australia and beyond.

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