Why a Booktrail?
An Aboriginal Folk Tale from Northern Australia
Rainbow Bird
What you need to know before your trail
“I’m boss for Fire,” growls rough, tough Crocodile Man, and he keeps the rest of the world cold and dark – until one day clever Bird Woman sees her opportunity and seizes it… This traditional aboriginal fire myth from Northern Australia, simply retold and lit by glowing illustrations, will delight children and parents everywhere.
Travel Guide
Australia
Australia
The Aboriginal people of Australia tell stories about a mystical time known as Dreamtime. These stories help them remember old ways and explain mysterious events. They tell of ancient spirits that came to Earth. These spirits created plats, animals and landmarks.
“Long ago in the Time of Dreams when the world was being born, there lived a rough, tough Crocodile Man
He was huge and mean and scary, and he had one thing nobody else had.”
This is the story of the Aboriginal fire myth.
Booktrail Boarding Pass: Rainbow Bird
Destination : Australia Author/Guide: Eric Maddern
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