Immerse your child in the rich tradition of Dreamtime storytelling with this beautifully curated collection of eight Aboriginal tales — each brought to life with its own matching tactile element.

These timeless stories, filled with wisdom and wonder, are paired with hands-on figurines, puppets, or objects to engage young readers and make the experience truly interactive.

Included Titles & Companion Elements:

• The Bat and the Crocodile – Includes 1 resin crocodile and 2 resin bats

• Dunbi the Owl – Includes an owl figurine

• The Kangaroo and the Porpoise – Includes 1 resin porpoise and 1 kangaroo finger puppet

• The Echidna and the Shade Tree – Includes an echidna finger puppet

• How the Kangaroos Got Their Tails – Includes a kangaroo finger puppet

• When the Snake Bites the Sun – Includes 1 plastic snake and 1 sun sticker

• Warnayarra the Rainbow Snake – Includes 3 resin rainbow snakes

• How the Birds Got Their Colours – Includes a Bird finger puppet

Publisher: Scholastic Australia
Age Group: 6–10 years
Genre: Traditional Indigenous Stories
Reading Level: Suitable for Years 1–5 (Lower to Middle Primary)

A wonderful introduction to Indigenous culture and storytelling, this collection encourages imagination, empathy, and a deeper appreciation for Australia's First Nations heritage.