Young readers can learn essential bush survival skills with Aunty Munya’s charming and educational picture book.
Written by Aunty Munya Andrews with Illustrations by Charmaine Ledden-Lewis
ASK AUNTY: BUSH SURVIVAL SKILLS
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A delightful and educational picture book for children aged 5 to 10 years that introduces bush survival knowledge passed down by Bardi Elders through generations.
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Do you know how to survive in the bush? Aboriginal People have lived in the bush for a long, long time. They love and look after Country like it’s family, and in return, Country looks after the people.
In this book, Aunty Munya explains the three things you need to survive in the bush: water, food and shelter. Learn how to find water from waterholes or native wells, and protect them from contamination. Discover which plants are safe to eat and which are not, and which can be used as medicine or glue! Find out how to build a shelter that protects you from the sun, rain and wind. Aunty Munya also tells you how you can find your way without a map and teaches the many uses of fire.
About the Author: Aunty Munya is an Elder from the Kimberley region of Western Australia. Like many Aboriginal people, she has learned to work and live in two worlds. Educated in Australia and the USA, she has degrees in anthropology and law. She has practised law in Victoria and New South Wales as a solicitor and barrister, and is equally well-versed in the traditional laws, customs and practices of her People. Aunty Munya is the co-director of Evolve Communities, which specialises in cultural awareness training and ally accreditation.
About the Illustrator: Charmaine Ledden-Lewis is a proud Bundjalung woman and award-winning illustrator, residing on Dharug and Gundungurra Country in the Blue Mountains. Charmaine brings vivid and emotive visual storytelling to each book she creates. She is passionate about sharing First Nations experiences and perspectives, through the language of art and visual literacy, with everyone she meets and encourages all to transcend inhibition and find their creativity.
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Free Downloadable Resource: Bush Survival Skills for Kids
This free downloadable educational resource is designed especially for teachers and parents. Based on the beautifully illustrated book Ask Aunty: Seasons – Bush Survival Skills, it includes:
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✅ Printable activity sheets
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✅ Phonetic cards to teach Aboriginal language terms
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✅ Cultural insights from Aunty Munya
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✅ Fun, hands-on learning about water, food, shelter, fire and finding your way
Perfect for classrooms, homeschoolers or curious young minds, this resource brings Aboriginal bush survival knowledge to life in a fun and respectful way.