A wonderful collection of creation stories from Australia, telling how the koala lost his tail, how the kangaroo got her pouch, as well as how the birds got their colours.

There are hundreds of different Aboriginal cultures in Australia. Between the diverse groups are found individual and shared creation stories that have been passed down the generations for over 60,000 years. The stories in this collection come from the tradition of oral storytelling. They are retold for a new audience with research and respect.

Topaz/Band 13 books offer longer and more demanding reads for children to investigate and evaluate.