Karl Brand Karl Brand i(A142892 works by)
Gender: Male
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1 y separately published work icon Mardang Waakarl-ak The journey of the Rainbow Serpent Theresa Walley , Karen Manton (editor), Maree Klesch (editor), Theresa Walley (illustrator), Cheryl Martin (illustrator), Biara Martin (illustrator), Karl Brand (illustrator), Batchelor : Batchelor Press , 2013 7443170 2013 selected work picture book children's dreaming story

'This book contains six Wadjak stories composed by Theresa Walley and illustrated by herself, her daughter Cheryl Martin and granddaughter Biara Martin.'

'Yok Waakarl wer Yondok – Rainbow Serpent and Crocodile, tells of the creation of the rivers, lakes and waterholes is Wadjak country. It is a story of romance and courage as the mother Rainbow Serpent fights the crocodile from the north to protect Noongar Country. Many Noongar place names are included in this story as we travel with the Waakarl on her journey through Wadjak country.'

'Joondia Jili JiliI was a beautiful woman who tried to protect children from the evil magic man. Joondia Jili Jili threw the children into the sky to protect them and they transformed into the beautiful milky-way.'

'Noompat wer Karda – The Numbat and The Racehorse Goanna were two friends; well that was before they wanted to dress-up and show off their teenage colours. This story teaches us about friendship, loyalty and those that have true talent.'

'Pinjarra Waakarl is the protector of children and carer of Noongar people in the Murray River district, however this Waakarl is not so kind to those who want to disturb the tranquility and harmony of the Murray.'

'Danakat is the tragic story of how seven sisters lost their lives while searching for their father. The story tells of a family’s love and devotion to each other and how they stayed together for eternity.'

'Koodjal Nop is a tale of what can happen when disobedient boys don’t obey their elders.' (Source: Publisher's website)

1 y separately published work icon Bindi-Bindi Koondarminy Wer Maamoong Waangka Butterfly Dreaming and Whale Story Karl Brand (illustrator), Kristi Chua (illustrator), Alison Nannup , Batchelor : Batchelor Press , 2013 7442804 2013 single work children's

'This beautifully illustrated book tells two important stories about spirit children and how they are tied to the unique Noongar totemic system. The stories help us to understand how Noongar land, plants and animals are interwoven; caring for each other and looking after Noongar spirituality, the matrilineal totemic system and the responsibilities of Noongar culture.' (Source: Publishers website)

1 y separately published work icon Dordenap Boodja Wongki : Stories from Bibulmun and Wardandi Country Maree Klesch , Maree Klesch (composer), Karen Manton (editor), Maree Klesch (editor), Karl Brand (illustrator), Batchelor : Batchelor Press , 2013 7438962 2013 single work selected work single work poetry prose Indigenous story

'The fifteen stories in this collection were unearthed from the Battye Library achieves and are a unique compilation of legends from Bibulmun and Wardandi Noongar country documented by Debra Buller-Murphy. Buller-Murphy’s uncle, Alfred John Bussell who had also prepared a Dordenup Wongie manuscript of the dialect, compiled the word lists and examples of sentence in Buller-Murphy’s manuscript.'

'It is with the authority and permission of Barbara Councillor that the Dordenap stories from Buller-Murphy’s manuscripts have been translated. Many of the stories in the manuscript are well known by Wardandi people and have been told and passed on through the generations.'

'This unique work is published in the Noongar Dordenap dialect. The stories include true love stories, creation stories, stories of evil men conquered by great magic men and the story of the great shaking that changed the face of Noongar country. The book was published with permission from Barbara Councillor as senior custodian of this country.' (Source: Publishers website)

1 1 y separately published work icon Awu ngawak i awu djimbetj yagatiya = Black and Yellow Mosquito Dreaming : Ancestral Knowledge of the Marri Ngarr Rak Dirrangara Rak Murringin Thuwurri Ma Rambu Tjendi People Black and Yellow Mosquito Dreaming Karl Brand (illustrator), Larri Rex Munar , Batchelor : Batchelor Press , 2011 Z1884668 2011 single work picture book children's A bilingual children's book about the Long Black Mosquito and the Yellow Mosquito. This story is told in English and Marri Ngarr and is from the Wadeye area of the Northern Territory, Australia.
1 2 y separately published work icon Mirnang Waangkaniny Talking Mirnang Lynette Knapp , Karl Brand (illustrator), Batchelor : Batchelor Press , 2011 Z1815370 2011 single work picture book dreaming story young adult children's Mirnang Waangkaniny tells of five important dreaming stories for the Albany region. The book helps us to learn about Mirnang country, its ancestors and the creation of Albany’s beautiful and unique landscape. Source : http://batchelorpress.com/
1 2 y separately published work icon Ngalang Wongi Ngalang Boodja Our Language, Our Country Gail Yorkshire-Selby , Gail Yorkshire-Selby (illustrator), Karl Brand (illustrator), Batchelor : Batchelor Press , 2011 Z1815367 2011 single work picture book dreaming story children's young adult Ngalang Wongi Ngalang Boodja tells seven important dreaming stories belonging to the Noongar Wudjari and Ngatju clans. The stories teach us about the creation of significant sites in the Esperance region, their importance to Wudjari and Ngatu people and why this beautiful country is the way it is today. Source : http://batchelorpress.com/
1 y separately published work icon Moondang-Ak Kaaradjiny : The Carers of Everything The Carers of Everything Karl Brand (illustrator), Peter Farmer (illustrator), Vanessa Boxsell (illustrator), Noel Nannup , Noel Nannup , Batchelor : Batchelor Press , 2006 Z1582104 2006 single work picture book children's dreaming story 'The first animal and human spirits must decide who will be the carers of everything. Humans are chosen and begin the journey of learning which includes both discovery and death. They have the first Dreaming about future generations, language, law and country.' Source: Publisher's blurb
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