A Kunwinjku Counting Book

Name: A Kunwinjku Counting Book
Brand: Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd
SKU: 9781592703562
Price: 34.99 NZD
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By Gabriel Maralngurra

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A Kunwinjku Counting Book invites readers to count alongside animals from Australia's West Arnhem Land, using traditional Kunwinjku art and language. From one crocodile to twelve creatures, each page features unique local animals, exploring their habitat and significance within Bininj culture. This vibrant picture book combines counting, indigenous language education, and natural history for an enriching experience.
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This book suits children and adults interested in indigenous cultures, wildlife, and early numeracy. Ideal for those seeking a beautifully illustrated introduction to Kunwinjku language and the ecology of Northern Territory, it serves as both an educational tool and an artful nature guide.

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One crocodile with many sharp teeth, two snake-necked turtles swimming in a billabong, three water goannas soaking up the sun... Learn to count with the animals of Australia's West Arnhem Land and the traditional art of indigenous Kunwinjku culture.

Wall Street Journal Best Children’s Book of 2022
Kirkus Best Nonfiction Picture Book of 2022
Bank Street College of Education Best Children’s Book of 2023
USBBY Outstanding International Book of 2023
2023 Bologna Ragazzi Award Amazing Bookshelf Selection
Selected for the Society of Illustrators 2022 Original Art Show

One, two, three. Nakudji, bokenh, danjbik. Accompanied by illustrations drawing on traditional Kunwinjku art, each of the twelve entries of this counting book showcases a different animal of West Arnhem Land, Australia. From crocodiles and echidnas to wallabies, children and adults alike will enjoy learning the Kunwinjku names for numbers and animals, as well as discovering more about these animals' habitat and behaviour, and what they mean to the indigenous Bininj.

Whether teaching you how dragonflies indicate the passing of the seasons or how to catch and cook barramundi, the fascinating Kunwinjku Counting Book offers insight into the complex ecology of West Arnhem Land and the vibrant traditions of Bininj culture. More than just a counting book, this is also a beautifully illustrated work of art, a tribute to the indigenous people of Australia, and a fascinating nature guide to Northern Territory ecology.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781592703562

Publisher: Enchanted Lion Books

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 14 July 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Enchanted Lion Books

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 11.0mm

Width: 219.0mm

Height: 322.0mm

Weight: 492g

Pages: 40

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Children's Books Children’s & Teenage Non-Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Gabriel Maralngurra New Zealand and Australia Published

About the Author

Gabriel Maralngurra was born in 1968 in Oenpelli, Australia. He belongs to the Ngalngbali clan and lives in Kudjekbinj on the West Arnhem Land in the Northern Territory. He likes to paint billabong scenes with freshwater animals and likes the djang (creation stories) of his country. He is an ambassador and intercultural mediator for Kunwinjku culture, having worked many years as a fabric screenprinter and designer, a tour guide, Kunwinjku-English translator, Injalak Arts board member and chairperson, and now Co-Manager of Injalak Arts. “I really wanted to do this book to make children happy. I made it so they can learn about the animals—how they live and what they eat and how we catch them. Also how they tell us about the seasons here. I want to share my culture in Kunwinjku and English and help children learn how to count.”