Warnayarra: the Rainbow Snake

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Author
Pamela Lofts
Publisher
Scholastic
Genre
Children’s Picture Book
Released
01 January, 2004
ISBN
9781865046235

Warnayarra: the Rainbow Snake

Pamela Lofts

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Synopsis

The illustrations are adapted from original paintings done by the children for their story. Abie Jangala said in 'Stories from Lajamanu', "Since we came here, Lajamanu has changed a lot. Children have been born here and that means their Dreaming place is here. Our law and our ceremonies are still important to us; it is the law of Walyajarra, the people who lived and died thousands of years ago, and we cannot change that."

Pamela Lofts
About the author

Pamela Lofts

Pamela Lofts lived in Alice Springs where she developed a series of books with Aboriginal storytellers and children based on their traditional stories. She also illustrated a number of picture books, including the classic Koala Lou written by Mem Fox, and Wombat Stew.Pamela passed away on July 4 following a two year battle with Motor Neurone Disease.

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