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Welcome to Country: A Traditional Aboriginal Ceremony
Welcome to Country: A Traditional Aboriginal Ceremony
Reviewed by: Jan Hamilton - Little Dolphin School, Scarborough, Southern Maine Library District
Review Date: July 6, 2018
Review
Earth tone abstract illusions and poetic traditional verse combine to make an outstanding book worthy of classroom study and personal enjoyment. Aunty Joy Murphy shares the cultural greeting "Welcome to Country" offered to visitors. Each dramatic two-page spread reflects cultural and natural components of life in the Aboriginal communities with emphasis placed on ancestors and the creator.
The colorful presentation details the environment surroundings of the Wurundjeri people, expressing the bond between the people and their land. Humans are represented in the abstract while some animals are depicted in more detail. This book not only offers information concerning the Aboriginal people, it shares a love of tradition and community.
Add this to public libraries and make available to early classroom and art teachers. Cream.
Overall Book Score: excellent
About the Book
Author:
Murphy, Aunty Joy
Illustrator: Kennedy, Lisa
Illustration Quality: excellent
Publisher: Candlewick Press
Book Type: picture book nonfiction
Genre:
Audience: grades k-3,all ages
Binding Type: reinforced trade binding
Binding Quality: good
ISBN: 9780763694999
Price: 16.99