Noongar Boodja Waangkan

Noongar Boodja Waangkan: Noongar First Words introduces readers to the living Noongar language in a warm, beautifully illustrated second, expanded edition by Noongar Boodja Waangkan. It’s an accessible children’s language picture book that invites families, classrooms and community learners to share first words together.

Set in the south-west of Western Australia, this bilingual Noongar–English collection gathers everyday vocabulary across family, plants, animals, emotions, colours, numbers and more. Each page is designed for browsing, pointing, and repeating—making it easy to build confidence and curiosity without feeling like a lesson.

Perfect for young readers, parents seeking an Indigenous language resource, educators, and anyone wanting to connect more deeply with Noongar Country and culture. An audio pronunciation guide is also available to support clear, respectful learning.

Bring it home and start speaking your first Noongar words today.