{"id":2505,"date":"2026-11-12T13:06:23","date_gmt":"2026-11-12T03:06:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.readingopensdoors.com.au\/?p=2505"},"modified":"2026-11-12T13:11:03","modified_gmt":"2026-11-12T03:11:03","slug":"meb-ata-grandfather-moon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.readingopensdoors.com.au\/?p=2505","title":{"rendered":"Meb Ata &#8211; Grandfather Moon"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.readingopensdoors.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Meb-Ata-FB-post-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2506\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.readingopensdoors.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Meb-Ata-FB-post-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.readingopensdoors.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Meb-Ata-FB-post-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.readingopensdoors.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Meb-Ata-FB-post-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.readingopensdoors.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Meb-Ata-FB-post-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.readingopensdoors.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Meb-Ata-FB-post.jpg 1242w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the greatest gifts of excellent picture books is their ability to act as windows into other worlds. Meb Ata &#8211; Grandfather Moon by Merwez Whaleboat, illustrated by Sharon Phineasa and published by <a href=\"https:\/\/aiatsis.gov.au\/\">Aboriginal Studies Press <\/a>takes readers on a vibrant journey to Mer (Murray) Island in the eastern Torres Strait, where rich culture, distinctive flora and fauna, local foods and breathtaking illustrations immerse readers in the beauty and vibrancy of the Torres Strait. In this story, the love and connection between four generations of women shines. Their relationship highlights the beauty of wisdom, respect and shared experiences that connect Swana, her mum, her grandmother Kaied and her great-grandmother, Lu Giz. across time and place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Swana and her grandmother enjoy a tradition of night fishing together. 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