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Wilam

A Birrarung Story
By Andrew Kelly and Aunty Joy Murphy
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Wilam, created by Andrew Kelly and Aunty Joy Murphy, is a beautifully illustrated children's book that introduces readers to a day in the life along Melbourne’s Birrarung or Yarra River. Through poetic language and engaging illustrations, it brings to life the relationship between the river's creatures and their environment, celebrating the connections between people, animals, and nature.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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This book may appeal to you if you are interested in introducing children to unique perspectives on Australian wildlife and nature. It offers a captivating exploration through vibrant illustrations and storytelling that connects young readers to the environment and Indigenous culture.

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Wilam

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In this stunning picture book beautifully given form by Indigenous artist Lisa Kennedy, respected Elder Aunty Joy Murphy and Yarra Riverkeeper Andrew Kelly tell the story of one day in the life of the vital, flourishing Birrarung (Yarra River).

As ngua rises, Bunjil soars over mountain ash, flying higher and higher as the wind warms. Below, Birrarung begins its long winding path down to palem warreen. Wilam – home.

Yarra Riverkeeper Andrew Kelly joins award-winning picture book duo Aunty Joy Murphy and Lisa Kennedy to tell the Indigenous and geographical story of Melbourne’s beautiful Yarra River, from its source to its mouth; from its pre-history to the present day.

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Wilam is highly praised for its stunning illustrations and the blend of Woiwurrung language with English. Reviewers commend its ability to teach about the importance of the Birrarung river to both wildlife and humans. It is seen as an essential addition to libraries and homes, celebrated for encapsulating Aboriginal heritage and shared history. The book is recommended for its educational value, particularly in the context of indigenous languages.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781760652203

Publisher: Walker Books Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 June 2022

Country: Australia

Imprint: Walker Books Australia

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Lisa Kennedy

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 290.0mm

Height: 249.0mm

Weight: 265g

Pages: 40

Collections

Andrew Kelly Aunty Joy Murphy Children's Books Children's Early Years Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational

About the Author

Aunty Joy Murphy is a respected Wurundjeri Elder and author of Welcome to Country. She is passionate about using story to bring people together and as a conduit for understanding Aboriginal culture.

Andrew Kelly is the Yarra Riverkeeper, part of an international organisation of Riverkeepers. He has written numerous books for children and adults. Read more about him at andrewkelly.com.au

Lisa Kennedy is a descendant of the Trawlwoolway People on the north-east coast of Tasmania. Lisa was born in Melbourne and as a child lived close to the Maribyrnong River. Here she experienced the gradual restoration of the natural river environment alongside cultural regeneration and reclamation. Through sense of place she feels connected to the Wurundjeri country and all that entails – the water, the land, the animals and the ancestors. The experience of loss and reclamation is embedded in her work. Welcome to Country was her first title with Walker Books.

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