Tyrown Waigana Tyrown Waigana i(23662584 works by)
Gender: Male
Heritage: Aboriginal ; Aboriginal Wardandi ; Aboriginal Noongar / Nyoongar / Nyoongah / Nyungar / Nyungah / Noonygar ; Torres Strait Islander
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1 y separately published work icon Boodja Barna : Land Creatures Jayden Boundry , Tyrown Waigana (illustrator), Fremantle : Fremantle Press , 2024 29314107 2024 single work picture book children's

'Book one in the Noongar First Words series, bond with your baby while helping them learn about Aussie animals and their Noongar names.  

'Babies and toddlers will love interacting with engaging illustrations of the Yongka (Kangaroo), the Weitj (Emu) and the Nyingarn (Echnida). With a free, comprehensive pronunciation guide available online, families can learn to appreciate and connect with an Indigenous language. ' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon Noongar Boodja Waangkan : Talking on Noongar Country Jayden Boundry , Tyrown Waigana (illustrator), Fremantle : Fremantle Press , 2022 24396466 2022 single work picture book children's

'Wandjoo Noongar boodja — welcome to Noongar Country!

'Noongar Boodja Waangkan: Talking on Noongar Country is an illustrated
book of first Noongar words. Noongar is the language of the Noongar nation and is spoken by 14 different groups across the south-west corner of Western Australia. Written in Noongar and English, this fully illustrated collection of first Noongar words includes family, plants, animals, emotions, colours, numbers and more, with an audio link guide for pronunciation.'  (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon Ninni Yabini Cheryl Kickett , Tyrown Waigana (illustrator), Fremantle : Fremantle Press , 2022 23662610 2022 single work picture book children's

'In this delightful picture book, Mother and Father swan are busy rebuilding their nest after a storm when their baby, Ninni Yabini, wanders off. Luckily, the evening star, his namesake, comes out to guide him home. Written in Noongar and English, and illustrated with striking contemporary artwork, this is a memorable celebration of family and belonging.' (Publication summary)
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