How the Cassowary Got its Helmet

How the Cassowary Got its Helmet

by Trevor Fourmile
Epub (Kobo), Epub (Adobe)
Publication Date: 04/04/2023

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A story from the Gimuy Walubara Yidinji First Nation people from Cairns, Australia about finding one's place in the world.


This is the story of poor Cassowary, who was laughed at by the other animals because he could not fly. Avoiding the shaming taunts, Cassowary hides through the day, coming to the waterhole in the evening to bathe. One day, fleeing his tormentors, Cassowary runs into a large rock, part of which remains embedded in this head. When the kind Seahawk comes upon Cassowary he listens to the sad tale, encouraging the poor bird, and recognising his unique skills. Later when Seahawk asks for Cassowary's urgent help, he flies into action and saves the day.

ISBN:
9781959082668
9781959082668
Category:
Animal stories (Children's / Teenage)
Format:
Epub (Kobo), Epub (Adobe)
Publication Date:
04-04-2023
Language:
English
Publisher:
Booktrail Publishing
Trevor Fourmile

Trevor Fourmile is from the Gimuy Walubara Yidinji people of the Cairns area in Far North Queensland. He is the author of numerous children’s books, including How the Cassowary Got Its Helmet. These stories are based on the coastal rainforest and told in traditional style.

Trevor’s Yidinji name is Bumi which means ‘lightning flash’. He is passionate about teaching the younger generation his Culture through traditional dancing, storytelling, painting and writing children’s books.

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