A story for children written in Creole by Anna Larry, and illustrated by Ron Edwards.
It tells how to make a human shaped damper - sort of a ginger bread man.
English translation on each page.
Contains stories about Stephen Island (Torres Strait) written and illustrated by local children, with drawings by the Edwards'.
Few Australians know anything about the Torres Strait and its people where a distinctive type of traditional tropical cooking has evolved, drawing on the Pacific Islands and Asia.
A majority of sales of this book occur where young islanders are re-discovering their traditional cuisine.
Condiments used are generally available but other ingredients are rather exotic! More common ingredients are suggested as substitutes.
Simple traditional ingredients, traditional island methods, creating tasty traditional food, based on spices, coconut milk and a variety of sea food.
Kulap seed pod rattles are a traditional musical instrument used by Torres Strait Island dancers.
They are traditionally made from the seed pods of the Matchbox Bean tree, and are an integral part of traditional 'island dance'.
This book gives step - by - step instructions accompanied by colour photographs that demonstrate that with a little bit of adult help, children of all ages can learn about and enjoy some traditional Torres Strait Island cultural activities.
Althea McKeown is a trainer, teacher, child safety advocate, Foster Carer, mother, grandmother and respected community member at Nurapoi (Horn Island) in the Torres Straits.
By Oochuyung, a Wik girl, with illustrations by Ron Edwards.
Her second book (after Sand Beach Girl) tells a simple childhood story with supernatural overtones.