"Wandihnu and the Old Dugong" By Elizabeth & Wandihnu Wymarra, Benjamin Hodges (Illustrator)

Wandihnu has always lived in the city. When her mother tells her she’ll be visiting her aka (grandmother) on Badu Island in the Torres Strait, Wandihnu is filled with questions and curiosity. What will she learn about her family and their island? What is life like so far from everything she knows?

As Wandihnu drifts off to sleep, her dreams take her on a journey—across land and sea—to discover the stories, people, and creatures of her ancestral home. In her dream, she meets a very special friend: an old dugong who guides her into the deep cultural knowledge and spiritual world of her Island heritage.

Wandihnu and the Old Dugong is a heartwarming story that introduces young readers to Torres Strait Islander culture through the eyes of a child reconnecting with her roots. It beautifully captures the importance of family, identity, oral storytelling, and respect for Country and sea.

This book is a meaningful resource for early childhood and primary educators seeking to embed Torres Strait Islander perspectives into learning and storytelling.

• ISBN: 9781921248184
• ISBN-10: 1921248181
• Audience:  Children
• For Ages: 4 - 6 years old
• For Grades: 1 - 7
• Format:  Paperback
• Language:  English
• Number Of Pages: 28
• Published:  1st August 2007
• Publisher: Magabala Books
• Country of Publication: AU
• Dimensions (cm): 24.8 x 23  x 0.3
• Weight (kg): 0.16