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y separately published work icon Mardang Waakarl-ak selected work   picture book   children's   dreaming story  
Alternative title: The journey of the Rainbow Serpent
Issue Details: First known date: 2013... 2013 Mardang Waakarl-ak
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'This book contains six Wadjak stories composed by Theresa Walley and illustrated by herself, her daughter Cheryl Martin and granddaughter Biara Martin.'

'Yok Waakarl wer Yondok – Rainbow Serpent and Crocodile, tells of the creation of the rivers, lakes and waterholes is Wadjak country. It is a story of romance and courage as the mother Rainbow Serpent fights the crocodile from the north to protect Noongar Country. Many Noongar place names are included in this story as we travel with the Waakarl on her journey through Wadjak country.'

'Joondia Jili JiliI was a beautiful woman who tried to protect children from the evil magic man. Joondia Jili Jili threw the children into the sky to protect them and they transformed into the beautiful milky-way.'

'Noompat wer Karda – The Numbat and The Racehorse Goanna were two friends; well that was before they wanted to dress-up and show off their teenage colours. This story teaches us about friendship, loyalty and those that have true talent.'

'Pinjarra Waakarl is the protector of children and carer of Noongar people in the Murray River district, however this Waakarl is not so kind to those who want to disturb the tranquility and harmony of the Murray.'

'Danakat is the tragic story of how seven sisters lost their lives while searching for their father. The story tells of a family’s love and devotion to each other and how they stayed together for eternity.'

'Koodjal Nop is a tale of what can happen when disobedient boys don’t obey their elders.' (Source: Publisher's website)

Notes

  • This work contains:

    Djoondiya Djilidjil

    Milon Belo; Murray River

    Koodjal Nop: Two boys

    Noombat wer Karda: Numbat and the racehorse goanna

    Danakat: the seven sisters

    Yok Waakarl wer Yondok ; rainbow serpent and crocodile

    Wadjak Boodja

    Wadjak pronunciation guide

    Wadjak word list

    Wadjak place names.

Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of

Language: English , Aboriginal Noongar AIATSIS: languages. AIATSIS ref. (W41) (WA SI50)
Notes:
Text in Noongar
    • Batchelor, Batchelor - Katherine area, Top End, Northern Territory,: Batchelor Press , 2013 .
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      Extent: 36p.
      Description: col. illus.
      Note/s:
      • Published 25 June 2013
      ISBN: 1741312787, 9781741312782
      Series: y separately published work icon Noongar Language Readers Batchelor Press (publisher), Batchelor : Batchelor Press , 1999-2013 7439361 2007 series - publisher children's

      'The teaching and learning resources developed at Batchelor Institute are produced primarily for Indigenous Australian students living in remote communities, the majority of whom have English as a second or third language. The content of these resources has been developed by community elders, students and teaching staff with many years experience in ESL, distance learning and curriculum development' (Source: Publishers website)

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