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'Passed down from generation to generation by the Kandiwal Aboriginal community, this engaging story explains how the scaly-tailed possum got its scaly tail and how the echidna—one of Australia’s most unusual mammals—got its spikes. Vividly illustrated by Kandiwal children, this traditional tale is not only entertaining but also educational as it provides photographs and descriptions of these two iconic Australian animals.' (Publication summary)

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Unit Suitable For
AC: Foundation (NSW Early Stage 1)
Themes
Aboriginal history and culture, connection to place, dreaming/creation stories, dreamtime, tradition
General Capabilities
Critical and creative thinking, Intercultural understanding, Literacy
Cross-curriculum Priorities
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures

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A Fresh Perspective Keira Jenkins , 2017 single work column
— Appears in: Koori Mail , 8 February no. 644 2017; (p. 10)

Review : Scaly-tailed Possum and Echidna Lillian Rodrigues-Pang , 2010 single work review
— Appears in: Buzz Words , November 2010;
— Review of Scaly-Tailed Possum and Echidna Cathy Goonack , 2010 single work children's fiction

Untitled Joy Steward , 2010 single work review
— Appears in: Reading Time : The Journal of the Children's Book Council of Australia , August vol. 54 no. 3 2010; (p. 20-21)
— Review of Scaly-Tailed Possum and Echidna Cathy Goonack , 2010 single work children's fiction

Untitled Nola Allen , 2010 single work review
— Appears in: Magpies :Talking About Books for Children , July vol. 25 no. 3 2010; (p. 26)
— Review of Scaly-Tailed Possum and Echidna Cathy Goonack , 2010 single work children's fiction

Untitled Fiona Edwards , 2010 single work review
— Appears in: Bookseller + Publisher Magazine , May/June vol. 89 no. 8 2010; (p. 21)
— Review of Scaly-Tailed Possum and Echidna Cathy Goonack , 2010 single work children's fiction