Our First Nations book collection is printed on demand, meaning each title is created as it’s ordered. This method helps us publish in a sustainable way, avoiding waste while keeping stories and language learning resources available.
These books are designed to teach and celebrate Aboriginal languages by naturally incorporating words into engaging stories. The narratives weave language into meaningful contexts that are fun for readers of all ages.
What these books offer:
Introduce Aboriginal language vocabulary through storytelling
Encourage deeper cultural understanding
Support learning for families, schools, and communities
Honour the guidance of Elders and language custodians
Because the books are printed when ordered, delivery times may vary slightly. This respectful approach ensures language and cultural knowledge are shared thoughtfully only as needed supporting the preservation and continued growth of living traditions.
Yuwi Language Books
Younga Bauru Journey: Is a beautifully told First Nations story that follows a wise mother turtle guided by the Ancestors and the moon. Through gentle storytelling, children are introduced to Yuwi language, Yuwi knowledge and the importance of caring for land and sea. This meaningful book nurtures respect for Country, builds cultural understanding and encourages young readers to walk their own path with strength and courage.
Lizzy the Clever Dhagany is a First Nations children’s story shared through the knowledge of Yuwi Elders from the Mackay region of Queensland. Set along the warm, winding rivers of Yuwi Country, the story follows Lizzy, a clever saltwater crocodile, as she teaches her young yalo dhagany important lessons about patience, safety, and survival.
Through gentle storytelling and engaging illustrations, children are introduced to Yuwi language words, woven naturally throughout the story to support learning and understanding. The book shares cultural knowledge about family roles, caring for young ones, and respecting the rhythms of the natural world.
Arie the Wanmal and Her Tree in Yuwi Country is a gentle, culturally rich children’s story that invites young readers to slow down, listen, and connect deeply with Country.
Through the eyes of Arie, a sweet little wanmal (koala), children discover life in Yuwi Country and the special relationship between animals, land, and language. As Arie grows, rests, eats, and learns from her younga (mother), the story quietly weaves Yuwi language into everyday moments, helping children build familiarity with First Nations words in a natural and respectful way.
Tim and the Dhugnany is a heartfelt First Nations children’s story by Melanie Kemp that follows young Tim and his loyal mura (dingo) as they journey across beautiful Country in search of food for their family. Guided by the wisdom of his Elders, Tim learns the importance of respect, gratitude, teamwork, and caring for the land. Filled with Yuwi language, cultural storytelling, and stunning bushland imagery, this gentle story celebrates the deep connection between people, animals, and Country.
Big Family, Big Love is a beautifully illustrated First Nations children’s book that introduces young readers to Yuwi language, culture and the importance of family and belonging. Through Gagura’s family, children discover the many people who surround her with love, knowledge and connection from mothers, fathers, sisters and brothers to aunties, uncles, grandparents and Elders. Yuwi words are woven naturally throughout the story, helping children begin to recognise and understand language while exploring the important role family, Country, culture and community play in a child’s life. Created for the Yuwi People of Mackay, the book also includes a Yuwi pronunciation guide and a language activity encouraging children to explore the Traditional Owners and language of their own local area. Warm, engaging and richly illustrated, Big Family, Big Love celebrates the message that family is more than the people around us it is where love, culture, knowledge and belonging are passed from one generation to the next.