A beautiful First Nations picture book from the award-winning brother–sister team Ambelin and Ezekiel Kwaymullina, now in a new, small hardback edition.
There was once a numbat who had two hearts. Numbat’s first heart was a feather, and when he wore it he felt soft and gentle. His second heart was a stone, and when he wore it he felt powerful and strong. But it was troublesome to have two hearts. Numbat decided it would be better to have only one – but which heart should he choose?
PRAISE FOR THE BOOK
‘So visually vibrant it will immediately appeal … while the gentle clear message is perfect to be shared and discussed.’ Good Reading Magazine
‘This heart warming story is a joy to behold and is sure to delight readers of all ages.’ Magpies
‘… a book that will brighten the life of any child.’ Canberra Times
‘A valuable philosophical message is clothed in an engaging story and a glossy rainbow of vibrant colour.’ Adelaide Advertiser
‘The Two-Hearted Numbat is a stunning combination of visuals and narrative; and of the modern and the traditional. Elegant, simple and profound …’ Bookseller + Publisher
Awards
Children’s Book Council of Australia (Notable Book 2009)
Ambelin Kwaymullina
Ambelin Kwaymullina is a neurodivergent Aboriginal author and illustrator who comes from the Palyku people of the Pilbara region of Western Australia. She works across a range of forms including short stories, poetry, picture books and novels. She is a previous winner of the Victorian Premier’s Literary Award and the Aurealis Award.
Ezekiel Kwaymullina
Ezekiel Kwaymullina is from the Palyku people of the Pilbara region of Western Australia. He is the author of Colour Me and was a contributor to the anthology Meet Me At the Intersection.Explore more from our catalogue
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