Ninni Yabini

Description

Written in Noongar and English, and illustrated with striking contemporary artwork, Ninni Yabini is a memorable celebration of family and belonging. In this delightful picture book, Mother and Father swan are busy rebuilding their nest after a storm when their baby, Ninni Yabini, wanders off. Luckily, the evening star, his namesake, comes out to guide him home.

Professor Cheryl Kickett-Tucker is a highly respected Wadjuk Noongar Traditional Owner, research academic, community development practitioner, youth basketball coach, public speaker and author. Cheryl has worked with Australian Aboriginal people all her life in the fields of education, sport and health and is very passionate about using her knowledge and experience to make a real difference to the lives of Aboriginal children and their families. Tyrown Waigana is a Wardandi Noongar (southwest cape country) and Ait Koedhal (Torres Strait Islander) multi-disciplinary artist and graphic designer.