Author Description

Kurtal, a young Aborigine boy, takes the readers on a journey to show them Aboriginal art and the people who create it. On his way, he creates a monsoon so important to plant and animal life in Australia; he introduces the mouthless Wandjina creatures; he goes to the desert and to a cave in Australia's Northern Territory, then Alice Springs, and everywhere, he shows the artworks of the Aboriginal artists and explains their meanings. 32 pages, hardcover.