Ninni Yabini

Publisher details

Authors
Cheryl Kickett-Tucker, Tyrown Waigana
Publisher
Fremantle Press
Genre
Children’s Fiction
Released
16 August, 2022
ISBN
9781760991210

Ninni Yabini

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Synopsis

Ages 2+

In this delightful picture book, Mother and Father swan are busy rebuilding their nest after a storm when their baby, Ninni Yabini, wanders off. Luckily, the evening star, his namesake, comes out to guide him home. Written in Noongar and English, and illustrated with striking contemporary artwork, this is a memorable celebration of family and belonging.

Tyrown Waigana
About the author

Tyrown Waigana

Tyrown Waigana is a Wardandi Noongar (south-west cape country) and Ait Koedhal (Torres Strait Islander) multi-disciplinary artist and graphic designer.

Books by Tyrown Waigana

Cheryl Kickett-Tucker
About the author

Cheryl Kickett-Tucker

Cheryl Kickett-Tucker belongs to three areas of the Noongar people – Wadjuk (Swan River), Balladong (Wheatbelt) and Yued (Moora). Lucky Thamu was inspired by her family’s experiences in the bush over the past twenty years.

Books by Cheryl Kickett-Tucker

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