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How the Kangaroos Got Their Tails Author: Pamela Lofts

ISBN: 9781865046259 Format: Paperback Number Of Pages: 32 Published: 1 August 2009 Country of Publication: AU Dimensions (cm): 18.1 x 22.1 x 0.4 Description: This book is based on a story told by George Mung Mung Lirrmiyarri, of the Kija people, to Aboriginal people living in Warmun, Western Australia.

The illustrations are adapted from their original paintings of the story. Hector Jandany and George Dingmarie of the Kija Language Group said, "We have to keep this language which we got from our old people who have passed away. We don't want to lose it. The younger generation have to carry on the language that they learn from us."

About the Author

Pamela Lofts lives in Alice Springs were she has developed a series of books with Aboriginal storytellers and children based on their traditional stories. She has also illustrated a number of picture books, including the classic Koala Lou written by Mem Fox, and Wombat Stew.

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