Who sewed the pouch on the KangarooAnd placed her Joey in there, too?
Was it a Dreamtime spirit-man
Who made up creatures from a plan?
These lovely and lyrical words begin the very special children's book, Kangaroo Clues, by Margot Finke. The glorious illustrations were done by Mustafa Delioğlu. The book was published by Guardian Angel Publishing.
The book is told through Australian Aboriginal eyes and tells the story of the Dreamtime, where all things come from and where they go back to when their time on earth is finished.
Aboriginal spirits made all things,
Like kangaroos and birds with wings.
But I’ve a tale that’s just for you.
It tells the secret of Old Man Roo
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The book conveys a tale of bravery on the kangaroo's part. Is it true, or is it fable? No matter. The story is what counts. The imagery. The mysticism. The beauty. And the dreamlike quality of of the allegory itself.
Perhaps spirits gave Kangaroo some smarts,
Allowing him to lose dogs in watery parts.
I’m told it’s true, so you have a choice—
To believe or not in the Dreamtime’s voice.
This joyous book contains explanatory notes on each page, so the reader is always informed on the text.
Margot Finke is a master story teller, and this time she has outdone herself in the sumptuous work that would be a gorgeous gift for adults as well as for children. And in Margot's Australian words, Well done, Mate!
You may get your hands on Kangaroo Clues and/or more of Margot's wonderful books at:
Autographed copies: http://myplace.frontier.com/~mfinke/Margot%27s%20Books.htm#purchase
Amazon: http://tinyurl.com/kqq3bqw
Powell’s Books: http://www.powells.com/s?kw=Margot%2BFinke&class=
Barnes and Nobel (no cover yet) : http://tinyurl.com/l27z6n3
My website: http://www.margotfinke.com
HOOK Kids on Reading: http://hookkidsonreading.blogspot.com/
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