Wilam

Wilam is more than just a story about a river. It's an inspiration, gently leading us to find out more about the land in which we live. * Glam Adelaide * I cannot emphasise enough how this picture book simply bursts with life and the complete affinity with country that is held close by our First Australians...Highly recommended for all readers from prep upwards. * Just So Stories * This is a book to treasure, from the stunning cover that emanates the fresh river air and teeming flora and fauna, to the glossary of Woiwurrung words, which have been integrated into the English text...Wilam will hopefully find a home in every classroom and family as a wonderful celebration that weaves together flora and fauna with people, water and land, and past and present. * Kids Book Review * This is a highly significant work, distinguished by the seamless blend of Woiwurrung language and English...The text is superb, with a carefully chosen blend of words from each language. * Magpies * 2019 has been declared by the UN to be the International Year of Indigenous Languages and this is the perfect addition to a collection celebrating this. Not only does it embed the language of the people whose lands were focused around Birrarung into a context that makes sense to all readers, it also exemplifies the connection between text and illustrations as readers must use the one to understand the other. A must-have. * The Bottom Shelf * Many of the plates would be stunning works of art on their own. But in combination with the text from Aunty Joy and Andrew Kelly, we have a special book to share with children aged 3-8. * Trevor Cairney Blog * This beautiful book adds to the growing number of books encapsulating our Aboriginal heritage, demonstrating our shared history and culture. Each page resonates with meaning, begging to be looked at closely while pondering the enormous time span represented by this river's being home to so many, in the past, now and into the future...Highly Recommended * ReadPlus * Wilam is a truly beautiful story in both its words and pictures...This is a joyful book that returns much to the thoughtful reader, and offers a great deal for classroom use. * CBCA: Reading Time Blog * Wilam: A Birrarung Story is an absolutely stunning picture book that explores the teeming wildlife that exists along Birrarung. It teaches us Woiwurrung language for the river and its inhabitants, and asks us to reflect on the importance of the river not only to animals but also to the humans who live in its vicinity. This book is a must-have for every school, library and home in Victoria * Readings *