
Noongar Boodja Waangkan
noongar first words
$24.31
- Hardcover
24 pages
- Release Date
29 August 2022
Summary
Discover Noongar Boodja Waangkan: Your First Words in Noongar Language
Noongar Boodja Waangkan - Noongar First Words is an illustrated book introducing you to the Noongar language.
Wandjoo Noongar boodja - welcome to Noongar Country!
Noongar is spoken by 14 different groups across the south-west corner of Western Australia. This collection of first Noongar words is written in both Noongar and English. Fully illustrated, it covers family, plants, animals, emo…
Book Details
ISBN-13: | 9781760991975 |
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ISBN-10: | 176099197X |
Author: | Jayden Boundry, Tyrown Waigana |
Publisher: | Fremantle Press |
Imprint: | Fremantle Press |
Format: | Hardcover |
Number of Pages: | 24 |
Release Date: | 29 August 2022 |
Weight: | 316g |
Dimensions: | 257mm x 193mm x 11mm |
What They're Saying
Critics Review
” a great way for little people and big ones to learn some Noongar language.” – The West“Very young readers will enjoy exploring the pages with an adult, while older children and adults will find this an enticing introduction to the Noongar language. This book would make a wonderful addition for classrooms building a diverse collection.” – Writing WA“Noongar Boodja Waangkan is a fun, educational book that will be a valuable resource for any classroom library.” – Little Squirrel Bookshelf“The layouts are enticing and easy to follow, thanks to Waiganas elegant illustrations ” – Sydney Morning Herald“This is a wonderful book to share with children and to foster an appreciation and understanding of First Nations languages throughout Australia.” – ReadPlus“Waiganas images have an energy that creates an engaging and humorous tone for a book that could otherwise be a dull list of words.” – Reading Time
About The Author
Jayden Boundry
Jayden Boundry is Wadjak Balardong Noongar and Badimaya Yamatji. He is a Noongar language teacher and cultural consultant, didgeridoo player, traditional dancer and storyteller with Ngalak Nidja.
Tyrown Waigana is a Wardandi Noongar (southwest cape country) and Ait Koedhal (Torres Strait Islander) multi-disciplinary artist and designer.
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