First Nations Picture Books Bundle

In this stunning collection of First Nations picture books, young readers are introduced to First Nations language and Country through powerful words and enchanting illustrations. The pack includes Crow and the Waterhole by Ambelin Kwaymullina, Ninni Yabini by Cheryl Kickett-Tucker and Tyrown Waigana, Djinang Bonar: Seeing Seasons by Ebony Froome and Leanne Zilm, and Nedingar: Ancestors by Isobel Bevis and Leanne Zilm. Ambelin Kwaymullina Ambelin Kwaymullina is an Aboriginal writer and illustrator who comes from the Palyku people of the Pilbara region of Western Australia. She is the author and illustrator of a number of award-winning picture books as well as a YA dystopian series. Her books have been published in the United States, South Korea and China. Ambelin is a prolific commentator on diversity in children’s literature and a law academic at the University of Western Australia. Ambelin Kwaymullina is an Aboriginal writer and illustrator who comes from the Palyku people of the Pilbara region of Western Australia. She is the author and illustrator of a number of award-winning picture books as well as a YA dystopian series. Her books have been published in the United States, South Korea and China. Ambelin is a prolific commentator on diversity in children’s literature and a law academic at the University of Western Australia. Cheryl Kickett-Tucker Professor Cheryl Kickett-Tucker is a highly respected Wadjuk Noongar Traditional Owner, research academic, community development practitioner, youth basketball coach, public speaker and author. Cheryl has worked with Australian Aboriginal people all her life in the fields of education, sport and health and is very passionate about using her knowledge and experience to make a real difference to the lives of Aboriginal children and their families. Professor Cheryl Kickett-Tucker is a highly respected Wadjuk Noongar Traditional Owner, research academic, community development practitioner, youth basketball coach, public speaker and author. Cheryl has worked with Australian Aboriginal people all her life in the fields of education, sport and health and is very passionate about using her knowledge and experience to make a real difference to the lives of Aboriginal children and their families. Ebony Froome Ebony Froome is a Wardandi Noongar woman who lives and works in Busselton, Western Australia. Her books share her perspective on the Noongar country she calls home. Ebony hopes her work will increase awareness and respect for Noongar language and culture and will inspire the next generation. Ebony Froome is a Wardandi Noongar woman who lives and works in Busselton, Western Australia. Her books share her perspective on the Noongar country she calls home. Ebony hopes her work will increase awareness and respect for Noongar language and culture and will inspire the next generation. Isobel Bevis Isobel Bevis is a Wilman, Ballardong Noongar woman, born and raised in Collie, south-west of Western Australia. Currently living on Bindjareb boodja with her husband and three daughters. Raised in a large Noongar family, growing up on Wilman Country with a strong connection to Minninup River where her Ancestors are resting. Isobel Bevis is a Wilman, Ballardong Noongar woman, born and raised in Collie, south-west of Western Australia. Currently living on Bindjareb boodja with her husband and three daughters. Raised in a large Noongar family, growing up on Wilman Country with a strong connection to Minninup River where her Ancestors are resting. Tyrown Waigana Tyrown Waigana is a Wardandi Noongar (south-west cape country) and Ait Koedhal (Torres Strait Islander) multidisciplinary artist and graphic designer. Tyrown Waigana is a Wardandi Noongar (south-west cape country) and Ait Koedhal (Torres Strait Islander) multidisciplinary artist and graphic designer. Leanne Zilm Leanne Zilm is a descendant of the Wudjari and Goreng Noongar tribal groups, who was born in 1962 in Katanning, Western Australia, and currently lives in Rockingham. Leanne started painting in 2016 when her mother, who was a landscape artist, encouraged her to take up painting. Leanne works with acrylics, and the backgrounds for her paintings are created using an acrylic pour technique. Her art is inspired by the natural environment, the ocean, sunrises, sunsets, and the native flora and fauna that abounds in the Fitzgerald River National Park and Bremer Bay region in the South-West of Western Australia. Leanne Zilm is a descendant of the Wudjari and Goreng Noongar tribal groups, who was born in 1962 in Katanning, Western Australia, and currently lives in Rockingham. Leanne started painting in 2016 when her mother, who was a landscape artist, encouraged her to take up painting. Leanne works with acrylics, and the backgrounds for her paintings are created using an acrylic pour technique. Her art is inspired by the natural environment, the ocean, sunrises, sunsets, and the native flora and fauna that abounds in the Fitzgerald River National Park and Bremer Bay region in the South-West of Western Australia.