Welcome to Country: A Traditional Aboriginal Ceremony

Reviewed by: Jan Hamilton - Little Dolphin School, Scarborough, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: July 6, 2018

Review

Earth tone abstract illusions and poetic traditional verse combine to make an outstanding book worthy of classroom study and personal enjoyment. Aunty Joy Murphy shares the cultural greeting "Welcome to Country" offered to visitors. Each dramatic two-page spread reflects cultural and natural components of life in the Aboriginal communities with emphasis placed on ancestors and the creator.

The colorful presentation details the environment surroundings of the Wurundjeri people, expressing the bond between the people and their land. Humans are represented in the abstract while some animals are depicted in more detail. This book not only offers information concerning the Aboriginal people, it shares a love of tradition and community.

Add this to public libraries and make available to early classroom and art teachers. Cream.

Overall Book Score: excellent