G is for Gugunyal : a Dhurga alphabet book
Brook, Leanne2022
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G is for Gugunyal: A Dhurga alphabet book helps new speakers pronounce the 24 sounds used in Dhurga language.
Main title:
G is for Gugunyal : a Dhurga alphabet book / written and illustrated by Leanne Brook.
Author:
Brook, Leanne, authorm, illustrator
Imprint:
Acton, ACT : Aboriginal Studies Press, 2022.©2022.
Collation:
32 unnumbered paged : colour illustrations ; 25 cm.
Series title:
Notes:
"Our language connects us to our people and our physical world."Dhurga is one of four traditional languages of the south coast of New South Wales. It was spoken by Yuin (Yuwinj) people between Nowra and Narooma, and as far inland as Braidwood and Araluen.Traditional languages are being reclaimed and spoken across Australia. Fragments of Dhurga were kept by Elders and in books. Dhurga was sleeping - but is now being taught, learned and spoken by Yuin people.Text in Dhurga, with parallel English translation.Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander content.Includes QR code to access sounds and words.
Audience:
Preschool
ISBN:
9781922102805 (paperback)
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
407547
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penrith | Junior Fiction | BEGIN | Available |
| Penrith | Junior Fiction | BEGIN | Available |