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y separately published work icon Main Abija = My Grandad single work   picture book   children's  
Issue Details: First known date: 2021... 2021 Main Abija = My Grandad
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'A tribute to a much-loved grandfather, celebrating First Nations Australian culture, country and the circle of life—told in Kriol and English

''Dijan buk gada ola memri ai bin abum gada main abija from wen ai bin lilgel til imin libu wi. Imin titjim mi loda tings bla koltja en bla kantri. Mi hepi ba pasim det stori la main femili en bla pudum la dis buk.'

''This book has the memories I had of my grandfather from when I was small until he left us. He taught me many things about culture and country. I'm happy to pass this story on to my family and to put it in this book.'

'With luscious artwork and a lyrical text in Kriol and English, celebrated Ngukurr artist Karen Rogers evokes the world of her childhood in a remote part of the Northern Territory. Her story is a beautiful celebration of a special relationship, showing how culture is passed on from generation to generation. For ages 4-8.' (Publication summary)

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Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of

Language: Aboriginal Kriol Included in AIATSIS, but with no ref. number , English
    • Crows Nest, North Sydney - Lane Cove area, Sydney Northern Suburbs, Sydney, New South Wales,: Allen and Unwin , 2021 .
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      Cover image courtesy of publisher.
      Extent: 1vp.
      Description: illus.
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      • Published March 2021
      ISBN: 9781760526030

Works about this Work

A Heartfelt Story of a Special Grandad Nick Paton , 2021 single work column
— Appears in: Koori Mail , 24 March no. 747 2021; (p. 5)
'When Kgukurr artist Karen Rogers couldn't attend her grandad's funeral, she was heartbroken.'
A Heartfelt Story of a Special Grandad Nick Paton , 2021 single work column
— Appears in: Koori Mail , 24 March no. 747 2021; (p. 5)
'When Kgukurr artist Karen Rogers couldn't attend her grandad's funeral, she was heartbroken.'
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