When We Go Walkabout – Rhoda Lalara & Alfred Lalara – Allen & Unwin, 2017

    Author: Rhoda Lalara
    Illustrator: Alfred Lalara
    Publisher: Allen & Unwin
    Year: 2017
    Format: Paperback
    Pages: 31 unnumbered pages
    ISBN: 9781760631277
    Type of Book: First Nations children’s picture book, bilingual language story, early reader

When We Go Walkabout by Rhoda Lalara, with illustrations by Alfred Lalara, is a gentle and beautifully illustrated First Nations picture book for young readers. Set on Groote Eylandt, the story follows children as they go walkabout and notice the animals, places and family connections around them.

Originally published as Yirruwa Yirrilikenuma-langwa: When We Go Walkabout, this edition presents a warm story of Country, language, family and observation of the natural world. It introduces readers to Anindilyakwa words alongside English text, making it a meaningful addition to collections of Australian children’s literature, Indigenous language resources and First Nations storytelling.

Condition

Very Good. Light wear to covers.

Why You’ll Love It

A lovely First Nations picture book that celebrates Groote Eylandt, Anindilyakwa language, animals, family and Country. Ideal for families, educators, collectors of Australian children’s books, and readers interested in Indigenous language and storytelling.

AIATSIS / First Nations Subject Tags

Education - Language - Indigenous languages - Readers and primers, Anindilyakwa / Enindhilyagwa / Warnindilyakwa language, Anindilyakwa language, Groote Eylandt, Indigenous language resources, First Nations children’s stories, First Nations picture books