Book one in the Noongar First Words series, bond with your baby while helping them learn about Aussie animals and their Noongar names.
Babies and toddlers will love interacting with engaging illustrations of the Yongka (Kangaroo), the Weitj (Emu) and the Nyingarn (Echnida). With a free, comprehensive pronunciation guide and video available online, families can learn to appreciate and connect with an Indigenous language.
PRAISE FOR THE BOOK
‘An important and enjoyable little book that will start all children off early appreciating and gaining a connection with indigenous culture.’ Mia Macrossan, Story Links
‘This is the first of a new series, and it is absolutely adorable. Whether this is the language of the Traditional Owners in your part of the country or not, this makes for a really sweet read for tiny Smalls.’ Sue Warren, Just So Stories
Jayden Boundry
Jayden Boundry is Wadjak Balardong Yuat Bindjarap Wilman Noongar and Badimaya Yamatji. He is a Noongar language teacher and cultural consultant, didgeridoo player, traditional dancer and storyteller.
Tyrown Waigana
Tyrown Waigana is a Wardandi Noongar (south-west cape country) and Ait Koedhal (Torres Strait Islander) multidisciplinary artist and graphic designer.You may also like…
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