In the interior of Australia,
Lived the Aboriginals, a group so fine,
They were the first people there,
Their history, culture, oh so divine.

The Australian Aborigines,
Were a people of great fame,
Their ways and customs unique,
Their knowledge beyond any frame.

Then came the Europeans,
From far across the sea,
They brought with them their culture,
And a different way to be.

But the Indigenous people held strong,
Their traditions remained the same,
Celebrity they did not seek,
Their respect for nature never waned.

So let us all remember,
The Aboriginal people of Australia,
For they are the true celebrities,
Of this land down under.

Reflections

Here are a few questions that kids can think about after reading "Respect for the Land: A Tale of Indigenous Australia:"

1. Who were the first people to live in Australia, and what were they called?
2. What are some unique aspects of Aboriginal culture and traditions?
3. How did the arrival of European settlers change life for the Indigenous people of Australia?
4. What does it mean to have respect for nature, and how did the Aboriginal people demonstrate this in their way of life?
5. Why is it important to remember and learn about the history and culture of Indigenous peoples around the world?