A Kunwinjku Counting Book

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A Kunwinjku Counting Book

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Category
Picture Book
Illustrator
Publisher
Enchanted Lion Books May 2022
Year Published
2022
Country
Curriculum
Mathematics Curriculum

One crocodile with many sharp teeth, two snake-necked turtles swimming in a billabong, three water goannas soaking up the sun... Learn to count with the animals of Australia's West Arnhem Land and the traditional art of indigenous Kunwinjku culture.

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. More than just a counting book, this is also a beautifully illustrated work of art, a tribute to the indigenous people of Australia, and a fascinating nature guide to Northern Territory ecology.---from the publisher

40 pages 978-1592703562 Ages 6-8

Keywords: counting, animals, Australia, indigenous people, diversity, diverse books, 6 year old, 7 year old, 8 year old, multicultural, Math Curriculum

Kirkus Best Nonfiction Picture Book of 2022!

Selected for the Society of Illustrators 2022 Original Art Show

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