First Nation Books
Our First Nations Books are published on demand, allowing each title to be produced as it is ordered. This approach supports sustainable publishing while ensuring stories and language resources remain accessible without mass production or waste.
Each book in this collection is a language-focused story, created to teach and share Aboriginal language words through storytelling. Language is woven naturally into the narrative, allowing readers to learn words, meanings, and cultural context in a way that is engaging and age-appropriate.
These books support learning by:
Introducing Aboriginal language words within story-based contexts
Encouraging cultural understanding through storytelling
Supporting schools, families, and communities to engage with living languages
Honouring the knowledge shared by Elders and language custodians
Because books are printed on demand, slight variations in print times may occur. This model allows us to respectfully publish language resources as they are needed, while supporting the ongoing sharing of culture, language, and knowledge.
Ghungalu Language Books
Poppy-May Woora (Woora means Kangaroo) is an Aboriginal story gifted through the knowledge of our Ghungalu Elders. It carries cultural wisdom and introduces young readers to the Ghungalu language, keeping words and stories alive for generations to come.
Blending storytelling, language, and vibrant illustrations, this book invites children to journey alongside Poppy-May, discovering kinship, Country, and spirit. Each page opens a doorway to Aboriginal culture, where learning language becomes part of the adventure.
A celebration of culture, family, and tradition — Poppy-May Woora is a story to treasure, learn from, and share.
Lilli the Black Duck is a powerful children’s story about family, protection, and the deep connection between animals, people, and Country.
Set around a swamp that has been cared for across generations, this story follows Lilli, a mara-ban (black duck), as she prepares to protect her eggs and raise her young. Through her journey, children learn that Country is not just a place, but a living home shared by many creatures, each with a role and responsibility.
Guided by knowledge shared by Ghungalu Elders, the story gently introduces children to Ghungalu language while teaching respect for wildlife, caring for breeding places, and understanding why certain areas must be protected at different times. The presence of a ranger highlights how cultural knowledge and modern care can work together to keep Country safe.
Maude Mangalang is a First Nations story shared through the knowledge of Ghungalu Elders from Central Queensland. Through the journey of Maude, a young sand goanna, this story passes on cultural knowledge about family, Country, seasons, and the life cycles of animals. Alongside the story, children are introduced to Ghungalu language, with key words woven naturally throughout the text to support learning and understanding. Told with warmth, humour, and care, this book honours the role of Elders, the strength of family, and the deep connection between language, culture, and the land. It invites young readers to learn through story, observation, and respect for the natural world.
Yuwi Language Books
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.
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.