A Dream of Bunyips Dancing

A Dream of Bunyips Dancing
Elise Hurst
(Lothian Books, South Melbourne, 2002) ISBN 0 7344 0336 4

Set in the Australian rainforest fringe, LuLu's quest
for the legendary bunyip takes her among
the ferns by the creek at the bottom of her garden,
in shining day and moonlit night.
But what do bunyips look like? Has anyone ever seen one?
It seems like maybe her grandpa can help...

This was my first solo picture book with Lothian. It is illustrated in watercolour and pastel. I loved the idea of creating a fairy-story that used Australian mythology in an accessible setting.

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This was my first solo picture book with Lothian. It is illustrated in watercolour and pastel. I loved the idea of creating a fairy-story that used Australian mythology in an accessible setting.

To buy a signed copy of this book or an original illustration, please visit the Shop.

"She was sure they were near -
but how could she find them?
Do they hide in the shadows?
Do they swing through the trees?"

'"Gran what do you think bunyips look like?"'

"Maybe bunyips weren't real after all."

"When Gramps came in to say goodnight
he handed LuLu some old drawings."

"Later, as moonlight streamed in through the window
and the trees waved gently in the wind,
LuLu dreamed of bunyips dancing."

"tap tap tap
TAP TAP TAP

LuLu woke with a start.
Something was at the window."

"Leaping out of bed,
LuLu quickly pulled on an old coat and gumboots.. "

"Across the garden, into the ferns,
and over the creek she ran.
All around her in the trees LuLu heard singing,
laughing and stomping feet."