Alton Walley’s Nyoongar Dreaming Stories series, first published by UWA Publishing in 2019, is being re-released in a brand-new format. With the aim to appeal to a younger audience, the series has been rewritten and has received a bright and fun-coloured redesign by Jo Hunt. The series comprises of three stories: Norn and Kaarda, Yonga and Waitch and The Dolphin and the Spearfisher. Each book retells a traditional Nyoongar Dreaming Story and is accompanied by beautiful illustrations by Alton Walley, John Walley and Richard Walley OAM.
First Nations Dreaming Stories have played a crucial role in Nyoongar culture, lifestyle, protocol and practice. The powerful messages each experience conveys are timeless and provide a rich, direct and continued connection to the Nyoongar ancestors. This set of stories, told by Alton Walley, reinforce a series of life lessons and embed core principles, including respect, sustain-ability, friendship, family values and equality.
- Norn and Kaarda by Alton Walley, illus. Alton and John Walley
- Yonga and Waitch by Alton Walley, illus. Alton and John Walley
- The Dolphin and the Spearfisher by Alton Walley, illus. Alton and Richard Walley OAM
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