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Do Not Go Around the Edges
By (Author) Daisy Utemorrah
Illustrated by Pat Torres
Magabala Books
Magabala Books
1st January 1992
2nd edition
Australia
Children
Fiction
Educational: First / native language: Literature studies
821.3
Hardback
32
Width 252mm, Height 213mm
I am the native cat, I dance everywhere.
I hop, skip and jump.
I jump on the flat stone
and dance and wobble my bum and hold my hips
And then I dance again.
This remarkable book weaves together the story of Daisy Utemorrah's life with a collection of playful parables and poems. Exploring themes such as Creation, tradition, memories, family and most importantly, country, Do Not Go around the Edges imbues a simple autobiographical story with humour and depth, and will appeal to adults and children alike. Retold with love and honour, be transported to a place where time stands still...
This book is beautifully illustrated by Broome-based Djugan artist Pat Torres.
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