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'Featuring 12 beautiful artworks by acclaimed artist Gabriel Maralngurra, this book serves as a small window into the ecology of West Arnhem Land and the holistic nature of Kunwinjku Aboriginal culture.' (Back cover).
Named a United States Board on Books for Young People (USBBY) international honour book in 2022.
Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of
Language:English, Aboriginal KunwinjkuThis language currently (02/05/2017) listed under two Aboriginal language hierarchies: Bininj Gun-Wok (as per http://bininjgunwok.org.au/) and Gunwinyguan language family (as per AIATSIS, (N65) (NT SD53-02)). Bininj Gun-Wok website spelling given preference over AIATSIS spelling.
'really wanted to do this book to make children happy... to share my culture in Kunwinjku and English help children learn how to count.' 'Gabriel Maralngurra'. (Back cover).
