The Story
A Home for Bilby is an engaging picture book that takes children on a journey through the Australian outback and the habitats of the animals that live there. Join Kangaroo, Emu, Platypus, Wombat and Koala as they find a home for their new friend Bilby. A delightful children's story that includes factual information about the bilby, its status as an endangered species and how children can get more information about saving the bilby.
About the Author:
Born in Geraldton, Joanne Crawford has lived in the mid-west region of Western Australia for much of her life. She has worked as a primary school teacher and spent many years developing resources designed to provide teachers and students with a better understanding of Aboriginal culture.
About the Illustrator:
Grace Fielding was raised at the Wandering Mission south east of Perth, Western Australia. She lived in Broome for many years where she is well known for her unique style of art and fabric printing, combining traditional dot art with contemporary images. Grace has won the Crichton Award for Illustration, and the WA Premier`s Children`s Book Award.
Description
A Home for Bilby is an engaging picture book that takes children on a journey through the Australian outback and the habitats of the animals that live there. Join Kangaroo, Emu, Platypus, Wombat and Koala as they find a home for their new friend Bilby. A delightful children's story that includes factual information about the bilby, its status as an endangered species and how children can get more information about saving the bilby.
About the Author:
Born in Geraldton, Joanne Crawford has lived in the mid-west region of Western Australia for much of her life. She has worked as a primary school teacher and spent many years developing resources designed to provide teachers and students with a better understanding of Aboriginal culture.
About the Illustrator:
Grace Fielding was raised at the Wandering Mission south east of Perth, Western Australia. She lived in Broome for many years where she is well known for her unique style of art and fabric printing, combining traditional dot art with contemporary images. Grace has won the Crichton Award for Illustration, and the WA Premier`s Children`s Book Award.
