{"title":"Liddy Stewart","description":"\u003cp\u003eLiddy Stewart’s books invite young readers into rich stories inspired by nature and community, capturing the spirit of the Australian landscape. With titles like \u003cem\u003eBittangabee Tribe\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eMutton Fish\u003c\/em\u003e, her works blend engaging narratives with cultural insights that resonate with children and educators alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for those interested in children’s literature that nurtures appreciation for traditional knowledge and environmental connections, Stewart’s stories offer educational value alongside heartfelt storytelling. Her books are a meaningful addition to any collection focused on learning and cultural awareness.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"bittangabee-tribe-by-liddy-stewart-9780855756987","title":"Bittangabee Tribe","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA delightful story created by Aboriginal students from the south coast of New South Wales, it tells of the lives of the \u003cem\u003eBittangabee Tribe\u003c\/em\u003e. Beautifully illustrated with the help of local primary school children, the story follows Ninima and his family on their long summer journey into the mountains to collect Bogong moths, and then home again to the sea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe story highlights the importance of family and kinship in Aboriginal culture and beautifully captures the intimate knowledge of plant and animal relationships that Aboriginal people possessed. The story has a strong environmental and cultural message for students.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46993210671340,"sku":"9780855756987","price":60.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/18581193482492.jpg?v=1763078730"},{"product_id":"mutton-fish-by-liddy-stewart-9780855754822","title":"Mutton Fish","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe people of the south coast of NSW have a long and complex relationship with the coastal environment; one that has nurtured them for thousands of years. \u003cem\u003eMutton Fish\u003c\/em\u003e includes lively interviews with Aboriginal people who have fished traditionally and taken part in the modern fishing industry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith clarity, it introduces some of the issues that arise when Indigenous cultural practice confronts white law. They used to gather mutton fish and trade with Chinese people... it would really be a family gather, where men would be diving, gathering mutton fish, bringing it to share and women and kids would be lighting the fires. So our people started trading way back then.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMutton fish, or abalone, is a subsistence food, easy to find and harvest, extremely rich in energy and accessible for as long as the beaches are freely open to all. \u003cem\u003eMutton Fish\u003c\/em\u003e, unique in its breadth and accessibility, seeks to tell of this relationship and what has happened to the south coast people as their access to the coastal resources has been progressively restricted by European competition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe authors have created a thoroughly researched, readable history of Indigenous life on the south coast of NSW. \u003cem\u003eMutton Fish\u003c\/em\u003e includes lively interviews with Aboriginal people who have fished traditionally and taken part in the modern fishing industry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47463900184812,"sku":"9780855754822","price":84.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780855754822-mutton-fish.jpg?v=1775036156"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/liddy-stewart.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}