Nyoongar Boodja - Koomba Bardip Kooratan by Francesca Robertson; Noel Nannup; Glen Stasiuk; Stephen D. Hooper

$20.00 AUD

Category: Noongar Books

An illustrated history of Nyoongar people and land from the Dreamtime to approximately 7,000 years ago. This work collates Nyoongar stories with geology and climate history.

Noongar Seasons Poster

$10.00 AUD

Category: Noongar Books

Djerap: Noongar Birds by Maree Klesch (Compiled by, Editor, Other Direction by); Jacinda Brown (Preliminary Work by, Designed by); Lois Spehn-Jackson (Translator, Editor); Keith Lightbody (Photographer); Georgina Steytler (Photographer); Eric Tan (Photographer); Cheryl Martin (Artist); Theresa Walley (Artist)

$35.00 AUD

Category: Noongar Books

Djerap is an amazing resource that has been a couple of years in the making. Djerap is a very significant publication because it is the first Noongar book to include the three contemporary Noongar dialects in one book. The cover shows the two moieties of the Noongar Nation; Waardong (Australian Raven) a nd Manatj (Western Long-billed Corella), representing Noongar people standing together to revive their language and culture. Djerap is the largest collect of Noongar birds in one publication with 198 birds listed. The book includes of a very detailed word list in the three dialects, support for the Languages other than English program and many other terms related to birds, their habitats and their life cycles. Djerap is organised into four sections reflecting habitats in the south-west of WA; Balyan-boodja (Wetlands), Moondak (Forest), Waaloo (Open Country) and Maambakoort-ngat (Coastal). ...Show more

Naatj Boola Numbers by Shantaila Blurton (Illustrator); Lachauntae Eades (Illustrator); Isabella Tucker (Illustrator); Brandon Hill (Illustrator); Maree Klesch (Other Direction by); LeeAnne Mahaffey (Designed by); William Hammond (Illustrator); Keanee Hill (Illustrator); Kade Loo (Illustrator); Ernie Drage (Illustrator); Shania Bennell (Illustrator); Gemma Hill (Illustrator); Delarney Bell (Illustrator); Latarah Little (Illustrator)

$8.00 AUD

Category: Noongar Books

A brightly coloured, early childhood level book illustrating numbers 1-10, with illustrations by students at Djidi Djidi school in Bunbury, Western Australia.

Kala Colours by Rosezanna Jetta (Illustrator); Maree Klesch (Other Direction by); LeeAnne Mahaf (Designed by); Marshall Ryder (Illustrator); Kade Loo (Illustrator); Troy Bennell (Illustrator); Makayla Fearon (Illustrator); Amanda Rile (Illustrator); Shakira Bald (Illustrator); Brayden Hill (Illustrator); Ernie Drage (Illustrator)

$8.00 AUD

Category: Noongar Books

A bright book illustrating eleven colours with illustrations by students at Djidi Djidi school in Bunbury, Western Australia.

Chunyart and the Cheeky Parrot by Alton Walley; Rebecca Maddern (Editor); Sandy Fordham (Illustrator); Richard Walley (Drawings by); Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority (Produced by)

$19.95 AUD

Category: Picture Books

Bindi-Bindi Koondarminy Wer Maamoong Waangka by Alison Nannup (As told by); Kristi Chua (Artist); Karl Brand (Illustrator)

$15.00 AUD

Category: Noongar Books

This beautifully illustrated book tells two important stories about spirit children and how they are tied to the unique Noongar totemic system. The stories help us to understand how Noongar land, plants and animals are interwoven. They are about caring for each other and looking after Noongar spirituali ty, the matrilineal totemic system and the responsibilities of Noongar culture. ...Show more

Djerap - Bird Readers by Denise Smith-Ali; Maree Klesch (Other, Photographer); Karl Brand (Designed by); Lois Spehn-Jackson (Translator); Brooke Ottley (Photographer)

$40.00 AUD

Category: Noongar Books

One of a set of 4 readers for early childhood in Noongar language with an accompanying audio CD. The readers come in varying levels of difficulty and have a bird theme.

Mardang Waakarl-Ak The Journey of the Rainbow Serpent by Theresa Walley (Illustrator, As told by); Jacinda Brown (Designed by); Cheryl Martin (Illustrator, Artist); Biara Martin (Illustrator); Karl Brand (Designed by, Illustrator); Lois Spehn-Jackson (Translator); Maree Klesch (Editor-In-Chief, Produced by); Karen Manton (Editor)

$15.00 AUD

Category: Noongar Books

This book contains six Wadjak stories composed by Theresa Walley and illustrated by herself, her daughter Cheryl Martin and granddaughter Biara Martin. Yok Waakarl wer Yondok - Rainbow Serpent and Crocodile, tells of the creation of the rivers, lakes and waterholes is Wadjak country. It is a story of ro mance and courage as the mother Rainbow Serpent fights the crocodile from the north to protect Noongar Country. Many Noongar place names are included in this story as we travel with the Waakarl on her journey through Wadjak country. JOONDIA JILI JILI was a beautiful woman who tried to protect children from the evil magic man. Joondia Jili Jili threw the children into the sky to protect them and they transformed into the beautiful milky-way. Noompat wer Karda - The Numbat and The Racehorse Goanna were two friends; well that was before they wanted to dress-up and show off their teenage colours. This story teaches us about friendship, loyalty and those that have true talent. Pinjarra Waakarl is the protector of children and carer of Noongar people in the Murray River district, however this Waakarl is not so kind to those who want to disturb the tranquility and harmony of the Murray. Danakat is the tragic story of how seven sisters lost their lives while searching for their father. The story tells of a family's love and devotion to each other and how they stayed together for eternity. Koodjal Nop is a tale of what can happen when disobedient boys don't obey their elders. ...Show more

Karda Wer Noorn The Goanna and the Snake by Charmaine Bennell (As told to, Illustrator); Maree Klesch (Other Direction by); Denise Smith-Ali (Other Direction by); Lois Spehn-Jackson (Translator); Phyllis Bennell; Lon Garrick (Designed by); LeeAnne Mahaffey (Designed by); AbMusic (Artist)

$15.00 AUD

Category: Noongar Books

Karda wer Noorn is a bilingual book in Noongar Bardalong and English about how the snake got his beautiful colours. This book is a story told to Charmaine Bennell and her mother Phyllis by the late Glen Bennell to whom the book is lovingly dedicated.

Koodjal-Koodjal Djookan Four Sisters: the Legend of the Southern Cross by Carol Petterson (As told by)

$17.00 AUD

Category: Noongar Books

This is the story of the southern cross star formation. Four sisters go to a sacred place and are chased away by men who attack them with spears. The women escape the spears by fleeing to the sky, where they become the Southern Cross.

Minga 1 - Insect Readers by Denise Smith-Ali; Russell Hanna (Designed by); Charmaine Bennell (Translator); Lois Spehn-Jackson (Translator); Maree Klesch (Photographer)

$40.00 AUD

Category: Noongar Books

One of a set of 4 readers for early childhood in Noongar language with an accompanying audio CD. The readers come in varying levels of difficulty and have an insect theme.