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This poignant story tells of how people first learned to surf through Malu Kangaroo, a kangaroo spirit, who carves a piece of wood and takes it to some children playing on a beach. He floats it on the water and shows them how to use it. The children learn to balance and guide the board through the waves "riding the high crests" and "flying before the crashing breakers."
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Judith Morecroft worked for many years as a teacher. Bronwyn Bancroft is an Aboriginal artist whose works are collected and shown internationally. Her previous books include An Australian ABC of Animals and Big Rain Coming.
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Grade 1–4—In simple, lyrical language, Morecroft recounts how Malu-Kangaroo creates a surfboard, and the first children learn "to leap the waves/Like shining dolphins,/And to ride the high crests/Or swoop and fly/Before the crashing breakers/Like bright birds in the sun." Bancroft brings the narrative to life in brilliant and lively naive-style illustrations. Large paintings feature intricate, detailed patterns and figures outlined in thick black lines. Surfing is popular in Australia, but it is more accurately associated with Polynesian-Hawaiian traditions. Diane Wolkstein's Sun Mother Wakes the World (HarperCollins, 2004), also illustrated by Bancroft, is an example of an excellent indigenous Australian folktale. Malu Kangaroo, nevertheless, is an engaging story, well realized through Bancroft's vivid art.—Marilyn Taniguchi, Beverly Hills Public Library, CA
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- PublisherLittle Hare Books
- Publication date2008
- ISBN 10 1921272511
- ISBN 13 9781921272516
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages40
- IllustratorBancroft Bronwyn
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Book Description Paperback. Condition: new. Bancroft, Bronwyn (illustrator). Paperback. I will show you how to play with the ocean, Said Malu Kangaroo.He took some wood And he worked it,And he shaped it and rubbed it and smoothed it,And he floated it upon the waterDescribed by the author as a modern myth, Malu Kangaroo is a poignant story which tells of how people first learnt to surf. Malu Kangaroo, a kangaroo spirit, carves a piece of wood and takes it to some children playing on a beach. He floats it on the water and shows them how to use it. The children learn to balance and guide the board through the waves, riding the high crests and flying before the crashing breakers. "I will show you how to play with the ocean'" Said Malu'eAEKangaroo. He took some wood And he worked it' And he shaped it and rubbed it and smoothed it' And he floated it upon the water. With beautiful' evocative text and vibrant' intricate illustrations by acclaimed indigenous artist Bronwyn Bancroft' Malu'eAEKangaroo combines Dreamtime and contemporary imagery. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9781921272516
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Book Description Paperback. Condition: new. Bancroft, Bronwyn (illustrator). Paperback. I will show you how to play with the ocean, Said Malu Kangaroo.He took some wood And he worked it,And he shaped it and rubbed it and smoothed it,And he floated it upon the waterDescribed by the author as a modern myth, Malu Kangaroo is a poignant story which tells of how people first learnt to surf. Malu Kangaroo, a kangaroo spirit, carves a piece of wood and takes it to some children playing on a beach. He floats it on the water and shows them how to use it. The children learn to balance and guide the board through the waves, riding the high crests and flying before the crashing breakers. "I will show you how to play with the ocean'" Said Malu'eAEKangaroo. He took some wood And he worked it' And he shaped it and rubbed it and smoothed it' And he floated it upon the water. With beautiful' evocative text and vibrant' intricate illustrations by acclaimed indigenous artist Bronwyn Bancroft' Malu'eAEKangaroo combines Dreamtime and contemporary imagery. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9781921272516
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Book Description Paperback. Condition: new. Bancroft, Bronwyn (illustrator). Paperback. I will show you how to play with the ocean, Said Malu Kangaroo.He took some wood And he worked it,And he shaped it and rubbed it and smoothed it,And he floated it upon the waterDescribed by the author as a modern myth, Malu Kangaroo is a poignant story which tells of how people first learnt to surf. Malu Kangaroo, a kangaroo spirit, carves a piece of wood and takes it to some children playing on a beach. He floats it on the water and shows them how to use it. The children learn to balance and guide the board through the waves, riding the high crests and flying before the crashing breakers. "I will show you how to play with the ocean'" Said Malu'eAEKangaroo. He took some wood And he worked it' And he shaped it and rubbed it and smoothed it' And he floated it upon the water. With beautiful' evocative text and vibrant' intricate illustrations by acclaimed indigenous artist Bronwyn Bancroft' Malu'eAEKangaroo combines Dreamtime and contemporary imagery. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9781921272516
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