{"product_id":"birrarung-wilam-a-story-from-aboriginal-australia-hardcover","title":"Birrarung Wilam: A Story from Aboriginal Australia - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAunty Joy Murphy\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eAndrew Kelly\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eLisa Kennedy\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTravel along Melbourne's twisting Yarra River in a glorious celebration of Indigenous culture and Australia's unique flora and fauna.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eAs ngua rises, Bunjil soars over mountain ash, flying higher and higher as the wind warms. Below, Birrarung begins its long winding path down to palem warreen. \u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eYarra Riverkeeper Andrew Kelly and Aboriginal Elder of the Wurundjeri people Aunty Joy Murphy join to tell the Indigenous and geographical story of Melbourne's beautiful Yarra River -- from its source to its mouth and from its prehistory to the present day. The writing dazzles with poetic descriptions of the trees, plants, and wildlife that thrive in harmony along the iconic waterway. Lush and vibrant acrylic paintings from Indigenous illustrator Lisa Kennedy make the mighty Yarra come to life -- coursing under a starry sky, drawing people to its sunny shores, mirroring a searing orange sunset. Jewel-like details in the illustrations offer opportunities for discovery on every page. As gorgeous and powerful as the river itself, this stunner invites all to come to Wilam: \u003ci\u003ehome\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEnd matter includes an authors' note and a glossary of the Woiwurrung words used in the story.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAunty Joy Murphy \u003c\/b\u003eis a storyteller and writer who is passionate about using stories to bring people together and as a conduit for understanding Aboriginal culture. She is an Officer of the Order of Australia. She previously collaborated with Lisa Kennedy on \u003ci\u003eWelcome to Country\u003c\/i\u003e. Aunty Joy Murphy lives in Victoria, Australia. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eAndrew Kelly\u003c\/b\u003e is the Yarra Riverkeeper, part of an international organization of Riverkeepers. He has written numerous books for children and adults. He lives in Victoria, Australia. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eLisa Kennedy\u003c\/b\u003e is a descendant of the Trawlwoolway people on the coast of Tasmania. Her work is marked by her experiences of both cultural and natural loss and reclamation. She lives in Victoria, Australia.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 9.8 x 11.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 04, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51768867324192,"sku":"9781536209426","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/6b2d061dab6b98ac2cf1b3d07be27ff4.webp?v=1780339386","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/birrarung-wilam-a-story-from-aboriginal-australia-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}