Muttonfish magic
Simms, Ruth, Aunty2026
Book
"On the rocky shores of Cape Banks, young Ruth and her brothers follow their mum down to the sea. It's muttonfish time, a treasured tradition full of saltwater, stories and laughter. Ruth takes readers on a journey to collect a feed by hand, learn the old ways and cook over open flames."--Back cover.
Main title:
Muttonfish magic / Aunty Ruth Simms, Lucy Robertson, Jasmine Seymour.
Author:
Work:
Imprint:
Broome, Western Australia : Magabala Books, 2026.©2026
Collation:
32 pages : colour illustrations ; 26 cm
Notes:
This material contains Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) of Australian First Nations peoples. Restrictions on access and use of this material may apply. Contact the National Library of Australia for further information.
Audience:
Interest age level: 4-8 years old.
ISBN:
9781922864130 (hardback)
Dewey class:
A823.4
Language:
English
Subject:
Aboriginal Australians -- FictionAboriginal Australians -- Social life and customs -- FictionFamilies, Aboriginal Australian -- FictionChildren's storiesAustralian fiction -- Aboriginal Australian authorsPicture booksLiterature and stories - JuvenileLiterature and stories - FictionStories and motifsIndigenous knowledgeFamilyCulture - Relationship to waterGathering - Seafood / ShellfishAnimals - Invertebrates - Crustacea and molluscs - AbaloneFood - Preparation - Cooking
BRN:
493825