What’s the book about?
Discover the six seasons of the Noongar calendar in English and Noongar with emerging First Nations talent Ebony Froome and Leanne Zilm.
Djinang Bonar takes readers through the seasons of the Noongar calendar, exploring different seasonal indicators to increase readers’ awareness of the environment around them and their knowledge of Noongar language. Noongar country is portrayed in spectacular detail with gorgeous illustrations of the plants and animals typically seen in each season of the year.
This is the perfect picture book for parents, carers, teachers and librarians to share insights into the six Noongar seasons and learn some Noongar language.
Recommended for:
Ages 3+.
Three reasons to read it:
- Djinang Bonar: Seeing Seasons introduces readers to the six seasons of the Noongar calendar, offering a unique perspective on how Indigenous Australians perceive and interact with the environment. Through detailed descriptions and beautiful illustrations of Noongar country, readers will learn about the First Nation’s rich cultural heritage and their connection to the land.
- The book incorporates Noongar language alongside English. This bilingual approach promotes linguistic diversity and fosters understanding of Indigenous languages, which are integral to preserving cultural identity.
- Illustrated by Leanne Zilm, the book features stunning visuals that depict the plants, animals, and landscapes associated with each Noongar season. The artworks enhance the story and serve as a visual guide, bringing to life the seasonal indicators described in the text. This richness makes the book engaging for kids and adults, whether read independently or shared in an educational settings.
Buy a copy of Djinang Bonar: Seeing Seasons here.
About the author:
Ebony was born and raised on Wardandi boodja in Busselton, WA. While she maintains strong ties to her home, she now lives in Perth, on Whadjuk boodja, with her family.
Leanne Zilm is a descendant of the Wudjari and Goreng Noongar tribal groups, who was born in 1962 in Katanning, Western Australia, and currently lives in Rockingham. Leanne started painting in 2016 when her mother, who was a landscape artist, encouraged her to take up painting. Leanne works with acrylics, and the backgrounds for her paintings are created using an acrylic pour technique. Her art is inspired by the natural environment, the ocean, sunrises, sunsets, and the native flora and fauna that abounds in the Fitzgerald River National Park and Bremer Bay region in the South-West of Western Australia.
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