Reviewed
by Dianne Bates
Noongar
man and emerging elder, Phil Wally-Stack, a champion of reconciliation, an
internationally known musician, entrepreneur, film maker and role model, has
collaborated with white woman, Raewyn Caisley, to write this picture book.
It’s about older
brother Rocky who teaches his young brother Louie all about tribal ways,
including belonging and traditions. The two also play football together, but
one day Rocky announces he needs to go to the city to follow his dreams. Upset,
Louie begs him to stay, but when it is clear Rocky will leave, Louie, with the
help of his elders, makes his brother a boomerang. This is a reminder to Rocky
that, like the boomerang, he will return. And he does.
This
is a simple story with beautiful, appealing pastel illustrations by Dub Leffler
who is descended from the Bigamul people of south-west Queensland. Details
about the three book creators are shown in the front of the book.
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