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'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)
Includes
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Wara Nyit Minga
Bad Little Fly
Michael Rymer
(illustrator),
East Perth
:
Noongar Language and Culture Centre
,
1999
7464279
1999
single work
picture book
children's
This story is about little fly, who jumps here and there, he is a bad fly.
East Perth : Noongar Language and Culture Centre , 1999 -
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Weyarn Nyit Yerdarap
Noongar Language and Culture Centre
,
Jodie Thorne
(illustrator),
East Perth
:
Noongar Language and Culture Centre
,
1999
7464437
1999
single work
picture book
children's
'The little duck is sad, he has no one to swim and play with.' (Source: TROVE)
East Perth : Noongar Language and Culture Centre , 1999 -
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Djerap Barang Noongar Korl = How the Birds Got Their Names
Joseph williams
(illustrator),
East Perth
:
Noongar Language and Culture Centre
,
2000
7464080
2000
single work
picture book
children's
'This story tells how a wise old Owl, a Crow, a Twenty-Eight, a Smoker Parrot, a Black Cockatoo and a Wily Wagtail got their names' (Source: TROVE)
East Perth : Noongar Language and Culture Centre , 2000 - y Yira Worl-ak = Up in The Sky Michael Ryder (illustrator), East Perth : Noongar Language and Culture Centre , 2000 9367281 2000 single work picture book children's East Perth : Noongar Language and Culture Centre , 2000
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Ngany Dwert Moorni
Jodie Thorne
(illustrator),
East Perth
:
Noongar Language and Culture Centre
,
2000
9367452
2000
single work
picture book
children's
A boy talks about his dog.
East Perth : Noongar Language and Culture Centre , 2000 - y Nyit Noorn = Little Snake Michael Ryder (illustrator), East Perth : Noongar Language and Culture Centre , 2000 9367650 2000 single work picture book children's East Perth : Noongar Language and Culture Centre , 2000
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Marlok Koorliny = Bush Walking
Michael Ryder
(illustrator),
East Perth
:
Noongar Language and Culture Centre
,
2000
9367787
2000
single work
picture book
children's
Two children go hunting with their grandfather.
East Perth : Noongar Language and Culture Centre , 2000 - y Kwobidak Bindi Bindi = Beautiful Butterfly Joseph williams (illustrator), East Perth : Noongar Language and Culture Centre , 2000 9367841 2000 single work picture book children's East Perth : Noongar Language and Culture Centre , 2000
- y Nyit Djerap = Little Bird Michael Ryder (illustrator), East Perth : Noongar Language and Culture Centre , 2000 9367875 2000 single work picture book children's East Perth : Noongar Language and Culture Centre , 2000
- y Moort Michael Ryder (illustrator), East Perth : Noongar Language and Culture Centre , 2000 9367909 2000 single work picture book children's East Perth : Noongar Language and Culture Centre , 2000
- y Nyit Bidit Wort Koorl Little Ant Goes for a Walk Joseph williams (illustrator), East Perth : Noongar Language and Culture Centre , 2000 9367956 2000 single work picture book children's East Perth : Noongar Language and Culture Centre , 2000
- y Waana Mereny Kooda Baly = Digging Stick and Food Bag Michael Ryder (illustrator), East Perth : Noongar Language and Culture Centre , 2000 9367990 2000 single work picture book children's East Perth : Noongar Language and Culture Centre , 2000
- y Koodjal-Koodjal Djookan : Four Sisters : The Legend of the Southern Cross Four Sisters : Legend of the Southern Cross Carol Pettersen , Batchelor : Batchelor Press , 2007 Z1582040 2007 single work picture book children's 'This is the story of the Southern Cross star formation. Four sisters go to a sacred place and are chased away by men who attack them with spears. The women escape the spears by fleeing to the sky, where they become the Southern Cross.' Source: Publisher's blurb Batchelor : Batchelor Press , 2007
- y Yongka, Miyak : Kangaroo and Moon Batchelor : Batchelor Press , 2007 Z1582051 2007 single work prose children's dreaming story 'A kangaroo drives his friends away by boasting and talking too much. The kangaroo is lonely and makes friends with the moon. A lively contest follows, which the moon wins. Kangaroo, however, has the last say.' Source: Publisher's blurb Batchelor : Batchelor Press , 2007
- y Boola Miyel : The Place of Many Faces Leonard (Jack) Williams , Averil Dean , Batchelor : Batchelor Press , 2007 Z1582055 2007 single work picture book children's dreaming story 'Boola Miyel is where Noyitj, spirit of the dead, lives. In the story of this place, a young girl breaks the law and is banished from her tribe, she is all alone until she is taken in by the spirit Noyitj.' Source: Publisher's blurb Batchelor : Batchelor Press , 2007
- y Yongker Mir Carol Pettersen , Lancel Samuel 'Moorareet' Williams , Batchelor : Batchelor Press , 2007 Z1582073 2007 single work picture book children's dreaming story 'A friendship between Kangaroo and Emu turns sour when Emu secretly takes food from their shared food stores. Kangaroo is killed in a fight with Emu. The place where he died is named Yongker Mir, after the story. To this day, kangaroos and emus do not share the same food places.' Source: Publisher's blurb Batchelor : Batchelor Press , 2007
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Djinadara wer Noorn Readers
Reptile Readers
William Archer
(illustrator),
lesley jacks
(illustrator),
Batchelor
:
Batchelor Press
,
2009
7463602
2009
selected work
picture book
children's
A set of 4 readers for early childhood in Noongar language. The readers come in varying levels of difficulty and have a reptile theme.
Batchelor : Batchelor Press , 2009 -
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Minga Readers
Maree Klesch
(illustrator),
Batchelor
:
Batchelor Press
,
2009
7463730
2009
selected work
picture book
children's
'A set of 4 readers for early childhood in Noongar language with an accompanying audio CD. The readers come in varying levels of difficulty and have an insect theme.' (Publisher website)
Batchelor : Batchelor Press , 2009 -
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Koorlbardi wer Waardong : The Magpie and the Crow
Maree Klesch
(editor),
Karen Manton
(editor),
Charmaine Bennell
(illustrator),
Batchelor
:
Batchelor Press
,
2010
Z1768641
2010
single work
picture book
children's
'Koorlbardi wer Waardong tells the story of how the magpie and the crow got their patterns. It is a bilingual children's book in Noongar Balardong and English, and comes with an accompanying audio CD.' (Source: Publishers website)
Batchelor : Batchelor Press , 2010 -
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Djerap Readers
Maree Klesch
(illustrator),
brooke Ottley
(illustrator),
Batchelor
:
Batchelor Press
,
2010
7463208
2010
single work
picture book
children's
A set of 4 readers for early childhood in Noongar language with an accompanying audio CD. The readers come in varying levels of difficulty and have a bird theme.
Batchelor : Batchelor Press , 2010 -
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Barna Readers
Mammal Readers
Batchelor
:
Batchelor Press
,
2010
7463444
2010
single work
picture book
children's
A set of 4 readers for early childhood in Noongar language. The readers come in varying levels of difficulty and have a mammal theme.
Batchelor : Batchelor Press , 2010 - y Nganyang Ngaangk Marissa Clausen (illustrator), Lois Spehn-Jackson (translator), Batchelor : Batchelor Press , 2012 9367117 2012 single work picture book children's Batchelor : Batchelor Press , 2012
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Ngalak Waakarl Ngardanginy
We're going on a Rainbow Serpent Hunt
Maree Klesch
(editor),
Charmaine Bennell
(illustrator),
Batchelor
:
Batchelor Press
,
2013
7439123
2013
single work
children's fiction
Indigenous story
'A young boy takes us on an adventure through Noongar country in search of the great Rainbow Serpent. The text invites young readers to join in the adventure as the boy makes his way through tall grass, thick forest, deep rivers and windy country until he reaches the dark, dark cave of the Waakarl.'
'The story is structured to encourage learning Noongar sentence structure through repetition. At the end of the book there is a word by word Noongar to English translation, key word list and pronunciation guide to support teachers and learners. Accompanying the book is an audio CD by Charmaine Bennell reading the adventure in Noongar Balardong.' (Source: Publishers website)
Batchelor : Batchelor Press , 2013 -
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Bindi-Bindi Koondarminy Wer Maamoong Waangka
Butterfly Dreaming and Whale Story
Karl Brand
(illustrator),
Kristi Chua
(illustrator),
Alison Nannup
,
Batchelor
:
Batchelor Press
,
2013
7442804
2013
single work
children's
'This beautifully illustrated book tells two important stories about spirit children and how they are tied to the unique Noongar totemic system. The stories help us to understand how Noongar land, plants and animals are interwoven; caring for each other and looking after Noongar spirituality, the matrilineal totemic system and the responsibilities of Noongar culture.' (Source: Publishers website)
Batchelor : Batchelor Press , 2013 -
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Mardang Waakarl-ak
The journey of the Rainbow Serpent
Karen Manton
(editor),
Maree Klesch
(editor),
Theresa Walley
(illustrator),
Cheryl Martin
(illustrator),
Biara Martin
(illustrator),
Karl Brand
(illustrator),
Batchelor
:
Batchelor Press
,
2013
7443170
2013
selected work
picture book
children's
dreaming story
'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)
Batchelor : Batchelor Press , 2013