Publisher's synopsis
A lyrical story about waiting for the rain to come to an isolated Aboriginal community. Tension in the community builds as the rain clouds thicken and grow dark. Everybody waits. When will the rain come?
A lyrical story about waiting for the rain to come to an isolated Aboriginal community. Tension in the community builds as the rain clouds thicken and grow dark. Everybody waits. When will the rain come?
Katrina Germein is a bestselling picture book author. Published worldwide, Katrina’s book, Big Rain Coming (illustrated by Bronwyn Bancroft), has remained continuously in print since it was first published in 1999. Her popular title, My Dad Thinks He’s Funny (illustrated by Tom Jellett), was Highly Commended in the Prime Minister’s Literary Awards. Thunderstorm Dancing (illustrated by Judy Watson) is among many of Katrina’s books to have received a Notable Book Commendation from the CBCA, and be featured on children’s television programs such as Play School. In 2019 Katrina won the Speech Pathology Book of the Year Award for Let’s Go Strolling (illustrated by Danny Snell). Katrina writes about family, Australian life and the natural environment.
Photo courtesy of Walker Books Australia
Dr Bronwyn Bancroft is a proud Bundjalung woman and artist. Bronwyn’s professional career as an artist began following her graduation from the Canberra School of Arts in 1980. Bronwyn’s career has included both national and international exhibitions. Her work has been acquired by major Australian galleries, state libraries and private collections. Bronwyn’s contribution to Indigenous children’s literature has been immense and has included the publication of 45 books.
Bronwyn is a founding member of Boomalli Aboriginal Artists Co-operative (est. 1987) and has been the Co-operative’s volunteer senior strategist since 2009. Bronwyn also offers her extensive expertise as a board member/director of Australian Indigenous Mentoring Experience (AIME), Australian Society of Authors, and the Commonwealth Bank Indigenous Advisory Council.
Bio and photo: Hardie Grant Publishing
Author Katrina Germein
Illustrator Bronwyn Bancroft
Publisher Penguin Random House Australia
Date of Publication 1999
ISBN 9780143500452
Category Children's Books
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