Jingalu Jingalu i(25997874 works by)
Gender: Female
Heritage: Aboriginal ; Aboriginal Gumbayngirr / Gumbainggirr ; Aboriginal Yaygir
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1 y separately published work icon I Can Count Sally Morgan , Jingalu (illustrator), Broome : Magabala Books , 2024 27845662 2024 single work picture book children's

'‘I can count to ten! Can you count to ten with me?’

'Another testament to Sally Morgan’s advocacy for early literacy learning, I Can Count is a fun and interactive way for families and young readers to learn to count together. With a soaring sun, coral clouds, purple frogs, pink snakes, lime birds, blue dragonflies, peach butterflies, yellow possums, orange owls and green stars this is a visual feast for young eyes. Jingalu’s unique artwork is quirky, contemporary and vibrant ― emphasising fun in learning.

'The perfect gift for young children, this book will be an absolute joy to share over and over again.' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Gurril, Storm Bird Trevor Fourmile , Jingalu (illustrator), Broome : Magabala Books , 2023 25997907 2023 single work picture book children's Indigenous story

'Gurril could not understand why everyone was afraid of a snake, even if it was Gudju-gudju, the rainbow serpent! But he was soon to discover just how powerful Gudju-gudju really was and why it is not a good idea to torment the rainbow serpent.

'Gurril, Storm Bird is a Gimuy Walubara (pronounced ghee-moy-wah-la-burra) Yidinji traditional story that helps to explain the cultural beliefs held by the Yidinji First Nations People of Cairns. The Gimuy Walubarra are the traditional custodians of Cairns and the surrounding regions.

'This story has been told orally by many generations over thousands of years and is intrinsic to the Yidinji culture, both past and present. The call of the storm bird helps the Yidinji people prepare for the arrival of rain or the wet season. During the dry season the Gimuy Walubara people would dance and mimic the storm bird to bring in the rain.' (Publication summary)

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