Noongar Boodja Waangkan, 9781760991975
Hardcover
Discover Noongar language: first words, vibrant art, and living culture.
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Noongar Boodja Waangkan

noongar first words

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  • Hardcover

    24 pages

  • Release Date

    29 August 2022

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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
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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