The Kunwinjku Counting Book

by Gabriel Maralngurra

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One, two, three. Nakudji, bokenh, danjbik. Accompanied by illustrations drawing on traditional Kunwinjku art, each of the twelve entries of this counting book showcases a different animal of West Arnhem Land, Australia. From crocodiles and echidnas to wallabies, children and adults alike will enjoy learning the Kunwinjku names for numbers and animals, as well as discovering more about these animals' habitat and behavior, and what they mean to the indigenous Bininj. Whether teaching you how dragonflies indicate the passing of the seasons or how to catch and cook barramundi, the fascinating Kunwinjku Counting Book offers insight into the complex ecology of West Arnhem Land and the vibrant traditions of Bininj culture.
  • ISBN13 9781592702411
  • Publish Date 11 October 2018
  • Publish Status Transferred
  • Publish Country US
  • Imprint Enchanted Lion Books
  • Format Hardcover
  • Language English