Wanyjika-warla - Finding Your Way on Gurindji Country

Wanyjika-warla: Finding Your Way on Gurindji Country combines Gurindji language, family, Country and science in a story about finding your way.

The book follows a grandmother and grandchild on a fishing journey and explores Gurindji ways of describing direction alongside ideas from Western science.

Why you'll love it:

·        Introduces Gurindji language and Country

·        Connects Indigenous knowledge with science

·        Explores navigation and direction

·        Includes family and fishing themes

·        Excellent for primary classrooms and curious young readers

A distinctive First Nations resource for exploring language, Country, family and STEM concepts together.

Book details

Authors/creators: Leah Leaman, Lisa Smiler, Rosie Smiler, Cassandra Algy, Felicity Meakins & Briony Barr
Community organisation: Karungkami Art & Culture Aboriginal Corporation
Illustrators: 35 Gurindji artists
Languages: Gurindji, Gurindji Kriol and English
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 80
ISBN: 9781741179842
Publisher: Hardie Grant Explore
Publication date: 28 July 2026

A richly illustrated First Nations book that invites children to explore Gurindji language, Country, navigation, family and the fascinating relationship between Indigenous knowledge and science.