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In Nedingar: Ancestors by Isobel Bevis and Leanne Zilm, the main character says ‘Ngaangk, ngany koodakarn djinang nganyang nedingar wer kaadatj baalabany’, or ,‘Please Mum, I want to meet my Ancestors and know who they are’. What do you think her answer was? To find out, listen to Isobel reading from her book. Then download […]
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Nedingar: Ancestors by Isobel Bevis and Leanne Zilm is a lyrical, dual language picture book that celebrates the beauty of Country and family. Listen to Isobel read the story in Noongar.
The memoir of Binjarib Nyoongar woman Louise K. Hansen, Smashing Serendipity: The Story of One Mooorditj Yorga was published by Fremantle Press in February 2023. Louise never got to see the publication of her book, passing away just after the final manuscript got sent to the printer, but her daughter, Alice Kearing, helped to make […]
Get ready to discover the birds living in the Australian bush with Palyku author and illustrator Helen Milroy in her vibrant picture book, Bush Birds.
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Noongar Boodja Waangkan: Noongar First Words is for those interested in learning about the vibrant, living First Nations language and culture of the Noongar people. Created by Wadjak Balardong Noongar and Badimaya Yamatji author Jayden Boundry, and Wardandi Noongar and Ait Koedhal illustrator Tyrown Waigana, it is an illustrated book of first Noongar words.
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Ninni Yabini is dual language picture book written by Cheryl Kickett-Tucker, and illustrated with striking contemporary artwork by Tyrown Waigana. In Ninni Yabini, Mother and Father swan are busy rebuilding their nest after a storm when their baby, Ninni Yabini, wanders off. Luckily, the evening star, his namesake, comes out to guide him home. This […]
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Noongar Boodja Waangkan: Noongar First Words by Wadjak Balardong Noongar and Badimaya Yamatji author Jayden Boundry, and Wardandi Noongar and Ait Koedhal illustrator Tyrown Waigana, is an illustrated book of first Noongar words. Created for those interested in learning about the vibrant, living First Nations language and culture of the Noongar people. The book covers words for family, […]
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Noongar Boodja Waangkan: Noongar First Words by Wadjak Balardong Noongar and Badimaya Yamatji author Jayden Boundry, and Wardandi Noongar and Ait Koedhal illustrator Tyrown Waigana, is an illustrated book of first Noongar words. Created for those interested in learning about the vibrant, living First Nations language and culture of the Noongar people. The book covers words for family, […]
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Fremantle Press commenced its reconciliation journey in August with a formal Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), endorsed by Reconciliation Australia. Over the last six months, I have been working with fellow RAP Working Group member Kirsty Horton and Reconciliation Australia to build the framework of our first action plan. Designed to enable our organisation to sustainably […]
Kaya! In this first episode, Jayden Boundry introduces the pronunciation guide and his new book with Tyrown Waigana: Noongar Boodja Waangkan: First Noongar Words He introduces himself, his language and why it’s important to share language on Country. Recorded and produced by Ryan Gibson. This guide was produced in Walyalup in Wadjuk Boodja, on the […]
In this episode, Jayden Boundry shares the Noongar words for Moort — the members of a family and the people around us, including mother, child, and friend. Get your copy of Noongar Boodja Waangkan and read along as you learn the Noongar words for: Mother Father Sister Daughter Son Brother Grandfather Grandmother Cousin Aunty Uncle […]
In this episode, Jayden Boundry shares the Noongar words for Ngany and Moolymari — the parts of our body and face, including the head, cheeks, and teeth. Get your copy of Noongar Boodja Waangkan and read along as you learn the Noongar words for: Hair Head Heart Arm Hand Stomach Bum Knee Leg Foot Eye […]
In this episode, Jayden Boundry shares the Noongar words for Boodja — the country and landscape, including tree, moon and ocean. Get your copy of Noongar Boodja Waangkan and read along as you learn the Noongar words for: Sky River Rock Earth Sun Moon Star Ocean Cloud Tree Wind Rain Hills Rainbow Waterhole Flower Recorded […]
In this episode, Jayden Boundry shares the Noongar words for Boorn wer djet — the trees and flowers, including banksia, she-oak, and kangaroo paw. Get your copy of Noongar Boodja Waangkan and read along as you learn the Noongar words for: Karri Marri Jarrah Peppermint tree Grass tree Paperbark tree She-Oak Banksia Zamia palm Bull […]
In this episode, Jayden Boundry shares the Noongar words for Boodja barna — the animals that are on the land, including the kangaroo, bandicoot, and the echidna. Get your copy of Noongar Boodja Waangkan and read along as you learn the Noongar words for: Kangaroo Bandicoot Dog Echidna Bobtail Snake Goanna Gecko Quokka Numbat Ant […]
In this episode, Jayden Boundry shares the Noongar words for Kep barna — the animals that swim in the water, including shark, sea turtle, and black swan. Get your copy of Noongar Boodja Waangkan and read along as you learn the Noongar words for: Whale Dolphin Octopus Sea turtle Shark Crab Jellyfish Seal Black swan […]
In this episode, Jayden Boundry shares the Noongar words for Worl barna — the creatures that fly in the sky, including silver gull, bee, and kookaburra. Get your copy of Noongar Boodja Waangkan and read along as you learn the Noongar words for: Australian Raven Silver Gull Wedge-Tailed Eagle Bee Willy-Wagtail White Cockatoo Kookaburra Tawny […]
In this episode, Jayden Boundry shares the Noongar words for Bonar — the Noongar seasons including December – January, February – March, and April – May. Get your copy of Noongar Boodja Waangkan and read along as you learn the Noongar words for: December – January February – March April – May June – July […]
In this episode, Jayden Boundry shares the Noongar words for Yeyi wer boorda — the times of the day, including afternoon, tomorrow, and sunset. Get your copy of Noongar Boodja Waangkan and read along as you learn the Noongar words for: Day Night Morning / Dawn Afternoon Evening Today Yesterday Tomorrow Sunrise Sunset Recorded and […]
In this episode, Jayden Boundry shares the Noongar words for Koorliny — the movements and actions we do, including dance, listen, and eat. Get your copy of Noongar Boodja Waangkan and read along as you learn the Noongar words for: Sit Stand Run See Swim Play Listen Hear Hit Dance Jump Drink Sing Laugh Cry […]
In this episode, Jayden Boundry shares the Noongar words for Noonook moorditj — the words and phrases we use, including hello, how are you, and talk to you later. Get your copy of Noongar Boodja Waangkan and read along as you learn the Noongar words for: Hello / Yes Welcome No / Nothing Look out […]
In this episode, Jayden Boundry shares the Noongar words for Ngadi-Ngadi — the numbers to count, including one, ten, and many. Get your copy of Noongar Boodja Waangkan and read along as you learn the Noongar words for: One Two Three Four Five Six Seven Eight Nine Ten Many Recorded and produced by Ryan Gibson. […]
In this episode, Jayden Boundry shares the Noongar words for Walken — the colours of the rainbow, including blue, orange and pink. Get your copy of Noongar Boodja Waangkan and read along as you learn the Noongar words for: Purple Blue Green Yellow Orange Red Pink Recorded and produced by Ryan Gibson. This guide was […]
In this episode, Jayden Boundry shares the Noongar words for Noongar-midi — the traditional tools and things that the Noongar people use, including clothes, spears, and water. Get your copy of Noongar Boodja Waangkan and read along as you learn the Noongar words for: Clothes Boomerang Spear Spear Thrower Hitting Stick Axe Carry Dish Women’s […]