Milly Meelyu
Written by
Holly BradleyDarryl Fogarty
Illustrated by
Corinne Fogarty
Hardback
$24.99 GST
Milly Meelyu lives with her family in a big castle of logs. But when their home is destroyed, they must find a new one quickly!
This picture book about nature, conservation and guardianship, will encourage a sense of connection with the land and its animals.
Milly Meelyu is a beautifully illustrated dual-language picture book, featuring both English and Badimia language.
PRAISE FOR THE BOOK
‘There are many books being written and shared that encourage students to be more aware of their natural environment and to take better care of it, but this one shines an even brighter spotlight on the impact we can have … Outstanding.’ The Bottom Shelf
‘Here are many opportunities to share histories and cultures, to introduce the concept of a totem and environmental concerns, especially the impact of introduced feral animals on indigenous wildlife.’ Mia Macrossan, StoryLinks
Holly Bradley
When Dr Holly Bradley isn’t in the jungle with sloths or helping save an endangered lizard out in the middle of Western Australia, she spends her spare time writing fiction. Holly is both a writer and a conservation biologist, who focused her PhD research on better understanding the ecology of the Meelyu. She has a […]Darryl Fogarty
Darryl Fogarty was born in Mount Magnet, Western Australia. His parents were part of the local Aboriginal Peoples called Badimia People, and Darryl is now a Badimia Elder. His father passed on knowledge about Meelyu, their family totem lizard. Darryl’s family are not allowed to hurt or eat Meelyu and the Meelyu must always be […]Corinne Fogarty
Corinne Fogarty is a Badimia Yamitji woman who grew up spending time exploring Badimia barna where her imagination ran wild and her creativity flourished. Corinne holds a deep love for nature. She has found it so rewarding, building a relationship with her totem, the Meelyu, through supporting her dad, Darryl, with his storytelling.Explore more from our catalogue
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