1
of
1
Wilam
A Birrarung Story
Book Hero Magic crafted this summary to help describe this book. While it's new and still
learning, it may not be perfect - your
feedback is welcome!
Summary
Read More
Format: Board book
$1799
Unit price
/
Unavailable
AVAILABLE WITH SUPPLIER
Ships from our Auckland warehouse within 3-4 weeks
Found a better price? Request a price match
Wilam
$1799
Unit price
/
Unavailable
Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?
Wilam
Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and
still learning, it may not be perfect - your
feedback is welcome!
Description
Now in board book format, this is 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.
Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?
Wilam is a visually stunning children's picture book that celebrates the vibrant wildlife along the Birrarung and incorporates the Woiwurrung language. It emphasises the river's significance to both animals and humans living nearby. The book is praised for its beautiful storytelling, meaningful illustrations, and educational value, making it an essential addition to schools and libraries, especially in the context of 2019’s International Year of Indigenous Languages.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781760656225
Publisher: Walker Books Australia
Format: Board book
Date Published: 07 September 2022
Country: Australia
Imprint: Walker Books Australia
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Lisa Kennedy
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Width: 188.0mm
Height: 164.0mm
Weight: 323g
Pages: 28
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.
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.
Also by Andrew Kelly
View all
Also by Aunty Joy Murphy
View all
More from Children's Books
View all-
New Release -
New ReleasePartypooper: Diary of a Wimpy Kid (20)
Paperback$1500Elsewhere:$1799Unit price /UnavailableIn Stock -
10% offNew ReleaseTalons Of Power: The Graphic Novel (Wings of Fire, Book Nine)
Paperback$1800Elsewhere:$2199Unit price /UnavailableIn Stock -
13% offNew ReleaseThe Rose Field: The Book of Dust Volume Three
Paperback$2600Elsewhere:$3800Unit price /UnavailableIn Stock -
14% off -
11% offNew Release -
10% off -
Warriors Graphic Novel: The Prophecies Begin #1
Paperback$2000Elsewhere:$2299Unit price /UnavailableIn Stock -
19% off -
10% offPercy Jackson and the Olympians: Wrath of the Triple Goddess
Paperback$1800Elsewhere:$3000Unit price /UnavailableIn Stock -
Paddington in Peru: The Story of the Movie
Paperback$1700Elsewhere:$1999Unit price /UnavailableIn Stock -
17% offLittle Sticker Dolly Dressing Parties
Paperback$1000Elsewhere:$1299Unit price /UnavailableIn Stock
Why buy from us?
Book Hero is not a chain store or big box retailer. We're an independent 100% NZ-owned business on a mission to help more Kiwis rediscover a love of books and reading!
Service & Delivery
Our warehouse in Auckland holds over 80,000 books and puzzles in-stock so you're not waiting for your order to arrive from overseas.
Auckland Bookstore
We're primarily an online store, but for your convenience you can pick up your order for free from our bookstore, which is right next door to our warehouse in Hobsonville.
Our Gifting Service
Books make wonderful thoughtful gifts and we're here to help with gift-wrapping and cards. We can even send your gift directly to your loved one.
