When I was around 10 years of age, my family owned a huge book about Aboriginal history. Today, many years on, I still remember that book and certain Dreamtime stories. I believe this was the beginning of my interest in Aboriginal stories and ways.
Recently I was like a child in a candy shop when I set my eyes on
Australian Dreaming 40 000 Years of Aboriginal History by Jennifer Isaacs. Today I'm a proud owner once again of a childhood favourite of mine.
My childhood most treasured book
[ADVERT]The Dreamtime stories are of the past elder generation not spoken about in person, but through Dreamtime stories and art work their spirits live on. The Aborigines believe that ancestors control the seasons, rivers and animals, and we learn through ceremonies including dance and didgeridoos, clapsticks, message sticks, bullroars and the bush telephone. As I read I noticed that we use similar methods today, e.g. back burning.
This book will take you on a journey from early Aboriginal ancestors to todays generation. Explore the world through singing, dance and Dreamtime stories. Books like these have great impact on teaching Aboriginal ways and are a hard to find book.
Beautifully illustrated
A book I loved as a kid and still love today, this a very treasured item in my house, especially seeing my child believes it is his.
One of the many artwork pages
If you want something that you can keep forever, a coffee table book, this is the one. Shop around, place an order with your local bookstore, maybe you will be lucky like me and get a great deal. I bought mine second hand for $30.00.
Dreamtime stories of billabongs
Happy reading. I will let the book talk for itself
What's your favourite Dreamtime book or story?
