Reviewed by Debra Williams
‘Giinagay, welcome. I’m Uncle Bud. I’m a Gumbaynggirr man, an Aboriginal elder from Nambucca Heads. This is my country. I want to tell you about this place and about my Elders. I want everyone who comes here to know where they are. I want them to follow in the footsteps of our ancestors and be part of Yildaan, our Dreaming track.’
This is a unique and stunning picture book that uses both photographs and artwork over the photographic images to tell the story. It’s an interesting concept that presents the stories in a visually different way and brings them to life.
In Nambucca Heads in Gumbaynggirr Country, the book relates stories of the Gumbaynggirr people, their living culture and their connection to Country. Uncle Bud takes the reader on a journey through daily activities, often referring to the ancestors who are no longer with them. Using a mix of Gumbaynggirr and English language, Yildaan includes artwork from Aunty Shaa’s nieces and Uncle Bud’s great nieces (Hannah Smith and Elaine Carmady), along with a special story from Aunty Shaa, who holds stories from the region.
This
book is from the award-winning team who created The Dunggirr Brothers
and The Caring Song of the Whale. It will be enjoyed by readers 5+ years
of age.
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