Australian Legendary Tales: folk-lore of the Noongahburrahs as told to the Piccaninnies

In this lovingly assembled volume you’ll hear the whispered world of the Noongahburrah people, a tribe whose stories have long lived beneath the rust‑red plains of Narran. The collector, an everyday settler, spent years listening to elders recount the myths that explain why the emu runs, why the moon glows, and how the first birds learned to sing. The introduction frames the work as both a record for scholars and a bridge for children to meet the bush’s hidden characters.

Each tale centers on a native animal—emu, bustard, lizard, magpie, crane, kangaroo‑rat—who speaks with human wit and wisdom. Through playful dialogue and vivid description the stories reveal the origins of natural features, the rhythms of seasons, and the values of sharing, bravery, and humility. Listeners are invited to wander the Dreamtime landscape, feeling the echo of ancient voices while discovering timeless lessons that still resonate today.