Wandihnu and the Old Dugong

Name: Wandihnu and the Old Dugong
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781921248184
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By Wandihnu Wymarra and Elizabeth Wymarra

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Wandihnu and the Old Dugong is a beautifully illustrated children's story that follows the adventures of Wandihnu, a young girl from the Torres Strait Islands. Wandihnu learns important life lessons and cultural values while encountering the gentle and wise old dugong, a creature significant in her heritage. The book is rich in themes of tradition, family, and the power of storytelling.
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Wandihnu and the Old Dugong

A young girl returns to Badu Island to stay with her aka (grandmother). It is time for Wandihnu to learn about the customs and culture of her people. Wandihnu has an important dream before she departs and by learning her lessons the hard way, she realises the importance of listening to her elders. Age 6+ (SA: Reception-Year 2).

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A contemporary story about a young girl who has grown up in the city and who is to return to Badu Island to stay with her aka (grandmother). It is time for Wandihnu to learn about the customs and culture of her people who come from the Torres Strait. This morality tale highlights the importance of listening to your elders. Wandihnu learns a great lesson when she refuses to learn Kala Lagaw Ya, her native Torres Strait language. When her aka becomes sick Wandihnu is required to get medicinal oil from the old dugong to heal her. But the old dugong won't listen, he only speaks Kala Lagaw Ya. If only Wandihnu had paid attention...

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781921248184

Publisher: Magabala Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 August 2007

Country: Australia

Imprint: Magabala Books

Illustration: illustrations

Contributors:

Illustrated by Benjamin Hodges

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 3.0mm

Width: 230.0mm

Height: 250.0mm

Weight: 163g

Pages: 28

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Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Elizabeth Wymarra Wandihnu Wymarra

About the Author

Elizabeth and Wandihnu began writing stories as a mother-daughter project, and they have made many visits back to Badu Island to research stories of their family and Torres Strait Islander culture. Benjamin Hodges has been a professional artist for many years and his passion for art goes back to his childhood. In 2005 he won the National NAIDOC Poster Award, which saw his work displayed nationally in Australia.