Description
The text tells a variety of creation stories from Australia. One of these stories is about the koala, who lost his tail. Another story is about the kangaroo, who got her pouch. And finally, the text tells how the birds got their colors. These stories are all traditional tales from another culture, and they can be used to teach English lessons about fairy stories, myths and legends, and books from other cultures and traditions.
A wonderful collection of creation stories from Australia, telling how the koala lost his tail, the kangaroo got her pouch, as well as how the birds got their colours. Topaz/Band 13 books offer longer and more demanding reads for children to investigate and evaluate. Text type: Traditional tales from another culture Curriculum links: English: fairy stories, myths and legends; books from other cultures and traditions