The Rainbow Serpent Dreamtime – Big Book by Kiz Costelloe

Explore a Rainbow Serpent narrative through the vibrant illustrations of Aboriginal artist and storyteller Kiz Costelloe. This large-format book presents a creation story associated with land and waterways, supporting early literacy and respectful discussion about storytelling, Country and the importance of learning from First Nations voices.

Why Educators Love It

• Features artwork and storytelling by an Aboriginal creator
• Supports visual literacy, comprehension and reflective discussion
• Introduces a cultural narrative with opportunities for respectful follow-up

How to Use It

• Read together and discuss how images and words convey movement through Country
• Invite children to retell the sequence using their own descriptions
• Explore the cultural context through appropriately attributed First Nations resources

EYLF Learning Connections

EYLF Outcomes 2 and 5. Suggested links should be adapted to the children and learning setting.

Details

Large-format illustrated big book by Aboriginal artist Kiz Costelloe. Confirm page count, dimensions and exact author spelling against supplier records.