Mamang (Noongar & English) by Kim Scott; Iris Woods; Jeffrey Farmer (Illustrator); Helen Nelly (Illustrator); Wirlomin Noongar Language and Stories Project Staff (Retold by); Yibiyung Winmar

$24.99 AUD

Category: Picture Books | Series: Wirlomin Noongar Language and Stories Project Ser.

A brave young man travels the seas in the abdomen of a large whale ('mamang'). The man squeezes the heart of the whale and the old song he sings spurs the whale on to take him on a very special journey. The whale transports him far west of his home country, where his life is changed forever. *** Mamang - presented bilingually in English and Aboriginal Noongar language text - captures the deep spiritual connection of people with the sea. The book is inspired by an Aboriginal creation story that emphasizes the courage and confidence of the Noongar protagonist. It shows aspects of an Indigenous heritage and the long relationship of that culture with its natural environment from the south coast of Western Australia. The story was passed down orally for generations among the Noongar people. Around 1931, it was told to the American linguist Gerhardt Laves, who created the first written record of the story. Following Laves' death in the 1980s, his family discovered the documented story in its written form, which was then returned to the Noongar people. The book was developed as part of an Indigenous language recovery project led by author Kim Scott and the Wirlomin Noongar Language and Stories Project. The text has been carefully reworked by descendants of the original Noongar storytellers. Aboriginal artists have created beautiful and delightfully stunning illustrations to accompany the testimonial story. ...Show more

Ngaawily Nop (Noongar & English) by Kim Scott; Joyce Cockles; Roma Winmar (Illustrator); Alta Winmar (Illustrator)

$24.99 AUD

Category: Picture Books | Series: Wirlomin Noongar Language and Stories Project Ser.

This story comes from the wise and ancient language of the First People of the Western Australian south coast. A boy goes looking for his uncle. He discovers family and home at the ocean's edge, and finds himself as well. Ngaawily Nop is a story of country and family and belonging. (Series: Wirlomin Noo ngar Language and Stories Project, Vol. 5) Subject: Aboriginal Studies, Anthropology, Australian Studies, Art Studies, Linguistics, Noongar Language Studies] ...Show more

My First Book of Indonesian Words - An ABC Rhyming Book of Indonesian Language and Culture by Linda Hibbs; Julia Laud (Illustrator)

$17.99 AUD

Category: Language Picture Books

My First Book of Indonesian Words introduces Indonesian language and culture to young children in a fun, playful way. The familiar ABC rhyming structure combines with sparkling illustrations to encourage the natural ability of children to pick up new languages and vocabulary quickly. Words for things k ids already know in English are joined by words specific to Indonesia, giving kids a glimpse into Indonesian life and culture. Everyday expressions--like "Apa kabar?" which means "How are you?"--give kids a chance to communicate in a meaningful way and show them that when it comes to courtesy and friendliness, other cultures have a lot in common with their own. Cultural and linguistic notes are added for the parents to enhance the Indonesian learning experience. The cheerful illustrations depict a friendly and culturally rich nation, where the people are happy to know you and to share a bit of who they are and how they live. ...Show more

Noorn (Noongar & English) by Kim Scott; Ryan Brown; Wirlomin Noongar Language and Stories Project; Alta Winmar (Illustrator)

$24.99 AUD

Category: Noongar Books | Series: Wirlomin Noongar Language and Stories Project Ser.

This story comes from the wise and ancient language of the First People of the Western Australian south coast. Noorn is a story of alliances between humans and other living creatures, in this case a snake. It tells of how protective relationships can be nurtured by care and respect. (Series: Wirlomin No ongar Language and Stories Project, Vol. 6) Subject: Aboriginal Studies, Anthropology, Australian Studies, Fiction, Noongar Language, Art] ...Show more

A Beginner's Guide to English by Sam Hutchinson; Kim Hankinson (Illustrator)

$19.99 AUD

Category: Language Picture Books

A Beginner's Guide to French by Sam Hutchinson

$19.99 AUD

Category: Language Picture Books

Guess Who Is Behind the Door - A Counting Book in 4 Languages by Susan S. Novich

$24.99 AUD

Category: Language Picture Books

Pinky Porcupine is painting the town. Find out who is behind each door being painted in this colorful rhyming adventure that teaches 1 through 10 in four different languages.

Hoihoi Turituri (The Noisy Book Te Reo Māori Edition) by Soledad Bravi; translated by Ruia Aperahama

$24.99 AUD

Category: Language Picture Books

A te reo Māori edition of the top-selling The Noisy Book. Ka aauuuuu te wūruhi [The wolf goes aaooooo] Ka ū ū ū te makimaki [The monkey goes oo oo oo] Ka kū kū te kererū [The pigeon goes coo coo] Ka kihi kihi a Māmā [Mama goes kiss kiss] With over 100 pages, this unique boardbook is full of bright, b old illustrations and lots of noises to make - it’s perfect to share with a baby or toddler. ...Show more

Japanese Myths, Legends and Folktales (Bilingual) by Yuri Yasuda; Yumi Matsunari; Yumi Yamaguchi

$29.99 AUD

Category: Language Picture Books

Here, beautifully illustrated and presented in both English and Japanese, are 12 of the best Japanese folktales--shared with generation after generation of Japanese children. These charming tales engage your imagination as you're carried on turtle-back rides, brought to the underwater palace of the drag on princess, and discover a temple with a "tea kettle" that is really a cunning badger in disguise.   Stories include: The Tongue-Cut Sparrow The Strong Boy The Marriage of a Mouse The Fisherman and the Tortoise The Luminous Princess The Peach Boy The Kachi Kachi Mountain The Old Men With Wens The Old Man Who Made Trees Blossom The One-Inch Boy The Lucky Cauldron The Monkey and Crab Fight These stories are all richly illustrated, with 98 color illustrations by two of Japan's foremost children's books illustrators. Executed with great skill and imagination, they bring to life the charming characters of these heartwarming tales of old Japan.   The tales were originally written in English by author Yuri Yasuda based on her interpretations of traditional Japanese stories. Here they are fully bilingual--each one accompanied by Japanese text. The Japanese versions of each tale include simple kanji with furigana pronunciations to help learners recognize the characters.   Japanese Myths, Legends & Folktales is accessible to both English and Japanese-speaking children, as well as to older language learners who wish to enhance their reading ability. This multicultural children's book will entertain, inspire, and educate in equal measure. ...Show more

Kei te Pehea Koe? How Do You Feel? by Tracy Duncan

$16.99 AUD

Category: Language Picture Books

A delightful, easy introduction to saying how you feel using te reo. Young and old alike will be able to describe whether they are feeling hoha (bored), makariri (cold), matekai (hungry) or simply tinopai rawe (fantastic)! A pronunciation guide in the back of the book gives new learners to te reo a simp le guide to the language. ...Show more

Monsieur Roscoe: on Holiday by Jim Field

$24.99 AUD

Category: Language Picture Books | Series: Monsieur Roscoe Ser.

Learn French with Monsieur Roscoe in Jim Field's debut author/illustrator picture book. Monsieur Roscoe is off on his summer holiday, meeting friends and learning lots of new words in French along the way! Join Monsieur Roscoe as he camps, skis, sails and eats his way through France on the holiday of a lifetime! A fun and colourful picture book from the bestselling illustrator of Oi Frog! and The Lion Inside, Monsieur Roscoe will make learning French exciting for the youngest children. Each new word appears alongside its English translation with a handy pronunciation guide. ...Show more

My First Mandarin Word Book by Stanley, Mandy

$9.99 AUD

Category: Language Picture Books

Featuring first words, numbers, colours and shapes, alongside colourful and bold images by Mandy Stanley, My First Mandarin Word Book will help young children to learn basic Mandarin vocabulary. Each word is written in English and Mandarin, with pinyin pronunciation, and a familiar everyday object, enco uraging an immediate association between the word and object. An introduction for parents and teachers suggests strategies for helping children learn most effectively. A complete English-Mandarin word list at the end of the book repeats the words and includes a helpful pronunciation guide and language tips. With a format that encourages adult-child interaction, young children and their parents will find My First Mandarin Word Book to be the ideal 'look and say' picture-word book. ...Show more