Download or read book Kookaburra Tales 4 written by Moh Ana and published by Trafford Publishing. This book was released on 2013-06 with total page 18 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On a sunny, peaceful morning in a vineyard, a snail named Aaron celebrates his first birthday by embarking on his long-awaited, initial climbing trip with his proud father, a successful 'mountaineer', leading the way. Beaming with delight, both father and son begin to climb one of the poles as Kookaburra watches perched on a tree nearby. Soon, Father Snail realizes that Aaron has stopped climbing! Anxious and dejected, the little one asks his father to take him home. The duo try scaling the pole the next day and the day after, only to turn back before reaching the summit when Aaron stops and sadly requests to return home, again and again. Puzzled, Father Snail wonders why his son's excitement has faded, replaced instead with overwhelming discouragement. He must figure out why Aaron is giving up on his goal! Join the determined father on his journey of discovery in this fourth tale in a series set in an enchanting world, where Kookaburra observes as young Aaron, with the help of his wise and compassionate father, learns a valuable lesson about persistence and turning disappointments into inspiring learning experiences.
Download or read book Kookoo Kookaburra written by Gregg Dreise and published by . This book was released on 2015-05-01 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Age range 5 to 8 Kindness is like a boomerang -- if you throw it often, it comes back often. Kookoo the Kookaburra is the second heartwarming morality tale - set within the cultural context of theDreamtime -- by Queensland teacher Gregg Dreise. In the same vein as his first book Silly Birds (MagabalaBooks 2014) Dreise tells the story of Kookoo, a kind and well-loved kookaburra who is famous for entertainingthe other bush creatures with his funny stories. Everyone knows Kookoo has a special gift because he cantell funny stories about the other animals without hurting their feelings. However, when Kookoo runs out ofkind stories he turns to teasing and making fun of his friends' differences.Refusing to listen to the sage advice of his uncle, Kookoo gradually alienates all his friends until he findshimself alone and ignored by the other animals. When he finally listens to the sounds of his own laughterechoing around the bush and realises it has become an unhappy sound, Kookoo is forced to remember hisuncle's words and change his ways -- kindness is like a boomerang -- if you throw it often, it comes backoften.
Download or read book Kookaburra Tales 1 6 written by Moh Ana and published by Partridge Publishing Singapore. This book was released on 2024-01-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Our little ones engage in Pretend Play, creating a fantasy world where they dramatise their perception of every day happenings and give voice to their imaginary characters. Join Kookaburra and experience this Enchanting World of our children brought to life through exciting tales and vibrant illustrations. Tale #1 Separated from his own kind, Dove learns the true meaning of love, family and home in a 'foreign' nest. Tale #2 Life comes full circle for a shy shallow and her little hero as they breathe new energy into the age-old maxim "A friend in need is a friend indeed". Tale #3 Through the web of life, imbibe the simple yet powerful golden rule of never to laugh at others, and risk being hurt too. Tale #4 Wise and compassionate Father Snail turns his journey of discovery into a teachable moment for his 1-year-old to appreciate the value of persistence and turn disappointments into inspiring experiences. Tale #5 Grandpa Fish uses a simple game to help Baby Fish overcome her fear of the unknown that engulfs her little heart and clogs up her vulnerable mind. Tale #6 Through his greedy deed, a pup learns that Mum's insistent nagging has its purpose too.
Download or read book Kookaburras Love to Laugh written by Laura Bunting and published by Omnibus Books. This book was released on 2018-01-03 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It is no laughing matter when you are the most serious bird in the borough. Kookaburras love to laugh. They laugh when it is sunny, or rainy, or windy. They laugh for no reason at all. When one serious kookaburra decides to flee the jokers, and goes to find a more suitable flock, he finds that perhaps he might just be in the right place after all.
Download or read book Gadi Mirrabooka written by Pauline E. McLeod and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2001-11-15 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Take a journey into the fascinating world of Australia's Aboriginal culture with this unique collection of 33 authentic, unaltered stories brought to you by three Aboriginal storyteller custodians! Unlike other compilations of tales that were modified and published without permission from the Aboriginal people, these stories are now presented with approval from Aboriginal elders in an effort to help foster a better understanding of the history and culture of the Aboriginal people. Gadi Mirrabooka, which means below the Southern Cross, introduces wonderful tales from the Dreamtime, the mystical period of Aboriginal beginning. Through these stories you can learn about customs and values, animal psychology, hunting and gathering skills, cultural norms, moral behavior, the spiritual belief system, survival skills, and food resources. A distinctive and absolutely compelling story collection, this book is an immensely valuable treasure for educators, parents, children, and adult readers. Grades K-A
Download or read book Kookaburra Tales 1 written by Moh Ana and published by Trafford Publishing. This book was released on 2013-08 with total page 22 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At dawn in a beautiful fantasy land, Kookaburra's laughter announces the arrival of old Mr Sun, whose golden fingers begin to gracefully dance on the sunflower family, causing them to straighten and reach for his revitalizing warmth. Suddenly, the tallest of the sunflowers notices something falling from the sky. Netting the object on her face, she sends it rolling down her family's spiral stairway, right into a nest created by the bent grass blades. Incubating the egg in their own special way, the grass and flowers create protective layers to shelter the unborn from a looming storm. With the wind fiercely howling pass during the terrible thunderstorm, Kookaburra realises that the flowers and grass need help. He swoops in and saves the egg, just in time! The next morning, a tiny chick hatches and soon grows into healthy fledgling, tenderly cared for by his hosts. As the bird seeks adventure in search of his own kind, Kookaburra, the sunflowers and grass wonder if their bond is strong enough to entice him to return, back into the warm embrace of their loving home. In this vibrant children's story that comes alive with enchanting illustrations, the value of love and life is encapsulated through nature as an orphaned bird learns the true meaning of family and home.
Download or read book Mystery at Camp Kookaburra written by Kyla Steinkraus and published by Paisley Atoms. This book was released on 2016-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Strange animals appear in the forest. Where did they come from?" --
Download or read book Kookaburra Tales 3 written by Moh Ana and published by Trafford Publishing. This book was released on 2013-06 with total page 18 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It is often said that laughter is the best medicine. Humour, besides having a wonderful therapeutic effect on our mental and physical health, bonds loved ones and communities, even strangers, together. However, when laughter comes at the expense of someone else - when we make fun of the failures, flaws and misfortunes of others, we not only cause them to suffer but could hurt ourselves as well. It may take a particular experience to teach us the value of treating others with kindness and respect. In this charming tale, the community living around a pond discovers just that when a duck pursues a snail, hoping to make him part of her meal. A group of dandelions mock her efforts and their laughter leads to unexpected, dire consequences! Watching, with Kookaburra, this enchanting world connected through the web of life, readers young and old imbibe the simple yet powerful Golden Rule, "Don't laugh at others" and risk being hurt too!
Download or read book The Boy Who Tried to Shrink His Name written by Sandhya Parappukkaran and published by Abrams. This book was released on 2023-01-10 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Perfect for fans of Alma and How She Got Her Name and Your Name is a Song, this picture book encourages readers to take up space and support each other with respect and kindness When Zimdalamashkermishkada starts at a new school, he knows he’ll have to introduce himself to lots of new people. He trips over his long name and decides to shrink it down to the shorter, simpler Zim. The nickname works fine for introductions, but deep down, it doesn’t feel right. It’s not until a new friend sees him for who he truly is that Zimdalamashkermishkada finds the confidence to step proudly into his long name. The Boy Who Tried to Shrink His Name is a warm and uplifting story that encourages young readers to celebrate their authentic selves, and proclaims that no one should ever have to shrink themselves to fit in.
Download or read book Kookaburra written by Claire Saxby and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2021-08-17 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The team behind Dingo returns with a lyrically told, beautifully illustrated exploration of another unique Australian animal: the laughing kookaburra. In the crinkled shadows, night dwellers yawn, day creatures stretch, and Kookaburra laughs. Kook-kook-kook. Kak-kak-kak. What is that sunrise chorus that sounds like laughter? It is a kookaburra and her family, calling over the river. Follow these iconic Australian birds as they search for food and team up to defend their territory in preparation for the nesting season. With rich paintings and poetic text, threaded through with intriguing facts, Kookaburra offers insight into the lives of these fascinating birds. Curious readers will find more information about kookaburras at the end, as well as an index leading them back through the book to explore these distinctive creatures more closely.
Download or read book Our Island written by Children of Gununa and published by Penguin Group Australia. This book was released on 2014-04-30 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Our island lies beneath a big blue sky, surrounded by the turquoise sea. Turtles glide through the clear salt water, and dugongs graze on banks of seagrass. In this lyrical celebration of place, the children of Mornington Islandexplore theirhome in words and pictures. This is a collaboration withmuch-loved children's picture-book creators authors Alison Lester and ElizabethHoney. All royalties from Our Island and one dollar from the sale of each copy are donated to Mornington Island State School to fund art projects in the community.
Download or read book The Australian Twelve Days of Christmas written by Heath McKenzie and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 16 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New board book edition. A well-known Christmas song given a distinctly Australian feel - everything from kookaburras to sharks to Tassie devils! It's December in Australia and the days are getting warmer. When a young woman receives a kookaburra up a gum tree from her true love, it's a sign that Christmas is on the way.
Download or read book Kookaburra Tales written by Moh Ana and published by . This book was released on 2013-01-01 with total page 16 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Old Mr Sun crawls up the dark sky and sets it aglow with a rosy charm. All the animals awaken, shedding their cosy blanket of sleep. With the dawn of the bright new day, a lone swallow arrives at the vineyard to begin her solo performance. Kookaburra watches and wonders why she chooses to be alone and not flock with her family and friends. Soon, Swallow spreads her wings and gracefully flies around, leaving Kookaburra enchanted by her acrobatic stunts. But she becomes accidentally entangled in the drooping tendrils of the grapevines! A red butterfly stops to assist and when she is finally free, Swallow is just too shy to utter even a word of thanks to Red Wing. Weeks later, as she rests on a bunch of grapes after her usual morning dance, Swallow discovers she may have the opportunity to thank her saviour after all! In this charming children s tale, life comes full circle for a bird and her little hero as they breathe new energy into the age-old maxim, A friend in need is a friend indeed.
Download or read book I See a Kookaburra written by Steve Jenkins and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2016-11-15 with total page 37 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I See a Kookaburra! lets readers search for an oystercatcher, an elephant shrew, and a fierce snapping turtle in the places where they live. Learn how these animals and many others grow and thrive in very different environments. Incorporated into the book is an interactive element. Hidden in the illustrations are animals camouflaged in their surroundings. Turn the page to see if you were able to find them all!
Download or read book Rich Land Wasteland written by Sharyn Munro and published by Macmillan Publishers Aus.. This book was released on 2012-05-01 with total page 472 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For nearly a year Sharyn Munro travelled through rural Australia, visiting the communities in coal-mining areas. She found a war zone. Here, literally at the coal-face, towns and districts are dying - homeowners and farmers forced out by mining, broken in spirit and in health, or else under threat, their lives and properties in limbo as they battle the might of huge mining companies developing ever larger mines and prospecting ever more widely for new coal deposits or coal seam gas. Incidences of asthma, cancers and heart attacks show alarming spikes in communities close to coal mines and coal power stations. Once reliable rivers and aquifers are drying up or becoming polluted. Once fertile agricultural land is becoming unusable. What was once a rich land is becoming a wasteland. But the big, mostly foreign-owned, mining companies continue to push on with their ever expanding coal rush and government continues to help and protect them at the expense of rural communities. Ever more mining licences are being granted, ever bigger mines are being opened. Sharyn Munro exposes the real story of coal in this life-changing book: how people are hurting, and rebelling, as coal pushes into hithero unthinkable areas; how the true costs really stack up against the benefits of our mining boom; and what's really happening to those individuals and communities who are ultimately paying the price.
Download or read book Kookaburra written by Sarah Legge and published by CSIRO PUBLISHING. This book was released on 2004 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kookaburras are among the largest kingfishers in the world. They can live in a wide variety of habitats, and have adapted to living around humans relatively well. While they may be a familiar icon, Sarah Legge also explains why this laughing king of the bush is a much more complex bird than generally assumed.
Download or read book Kookaburra Kookaburra written by Bridget Farmer and published by . This book was released on 2023 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kookaburra Kookaburra features original lino-printed illustrations of much-loved Australian bird species, alongside short rhymes that will help children engage with the birdlife around them.
