The cocky, the crow and the hawk : a Dreaming narrative belonging to Matingali Napanangka Mudgedell.
by Matingali Napanangka Mudgedell
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A traditional Dreamtime narrative, belonging to Matingali (Bridget) Napanangka Mudgedell from the Balgo Hills region of Western Australia. It tells the story of how the cockatoo, the crow and the hawk got their colours.Tags
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Mudgedell, Matingali Napanangka, Sue Williams, Christine Nicholls, and Marie Nakamarra Mudgedell. The Cocky, the Crow and the Hawk: a Dreaming Narrative. Kingswood, S. Aust.: Working Title, 2002. Print.
This is an Aboriginal folktale set in the Dreamtime, that teaches children about the importance of sharing. "The Cocky, the Crow and the Hawk: A Dreaming Narrative" also explains how each of the birds became the color they are today. The book's illustrations are both childlike and vibrant. It's suitable for the ages of about 5 to 7.
This is an Aboriginal folktale set in the Dreamtime, that teaches children about the importance of sharing. "The Cocky, the Crow and the Hawk: A Dreaming Narrative" also explains how each of the birds became the color they are today. The book's illustrations are both childlike and vibrant. It's suitable for the ages of about 5 to 7.
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- First words
- In the Dreaming, all the birds were brightly coloured. During this time, the cocky and the crow shared on husband, the hawk.
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- One day, as the birds sat by their campfire, the cocky said to the crow, "Why do you always get the best meat, and I have to eat the poor, stringy meat?"
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