Trevor Fourmile Trevor Fourmile i(A81558 works by) (a.k.a. Bumi)
Born: Established: 1977 ;
Gender: Male
Heritage: Aboriginal ; Aboriginal Yidiny / Yidindji
(Storyteller) assertion
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1 y separately published work icon Gurril, Storm Bird Trevor Fourmile , Jingalu (illustrator), Broome : Magabala Books , 2023 25997907 2023 single work picture book children's Indigenous story

'Gurril could not understand why everyone was afraid of a snake, even if it was Gudju-gudju, the rainbow serpent! But he was soon to discover just how powerful Gudju-gudju really was and why it is not a good idea to torment the rainbow serpent.

'Gurril, Storm Bird is a Gimuy Walubara (pronounced ghee-moy-wah-la-burra) Yidinji traditional story that helps to explain the cultural beliefs held by the Yidinji First Nations People of Cairns. The Gimuy Walubarra are the traditional custodians of Cairns and the surrounding regions.

'This story has been told orally by many generations over thousands of years and is intrinsic to the Yidinji culture, both past and present. The call of the storm bird helps the Yidinji people prepare for the arrival of rain or the wet season. During the dry season the Gimuy Walubara people would dance and mimic the storm bird to bring in the rain.' (Publication summary)
1 1 y separately published work icon Bajirriga the Turtle : How a Boy Turned Into a Turtle Trevor Fourmile , Lillian Fourmile (illustrator), Thuringowa : Black Ink Press , 2006 Z1627524 2006 single work prose dreaming story 'Trevor Fourmile brings you another story from his Yidinji family, illustrated by his mother Lillian. In a traditional storytelling style, Trevor brings to life an age old conflict of youth. Bajirriga won't cooperate with his community, and the consequences are dramatic'.
1 3 y separately published work icon How the Cassowary Got Its Helmet Trevor Fourmile , Lillian Fourmile (illustrator), Townsville : Black Ink Press , 2004 Z1111239 2004 single work picture book children's Indigenous story 'See the rainforest from an Indigenous viewpoint. Share the treasures of their forest and help children think about bullying.'(Source: Black Ink Press website, www.blackinkpress.com.au)
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