"The Two-Hearted Numbat" By Ambelin Kwaymullina & Ezekiel Kwaymullina
A beautiful First Nations picture book from the award-winning Indigenous creators Ambelin and Ezekiel Kwaymullina,
The Two-Hearted Numbat is an uplifting tale about identity and balancing the needs of others with your own.
There was once a numbat who had two hearts. Numbat's first heart was a feather, and when he wore it he felt soft and gentle. His second heart was a stone, and when he wore it he felt powerful and strong. But it was troublesome to have two hearts. Numbat decided it would be better to have only one - but which heart should he choose?
The Two-Hearted Numbat is an uplifting tale about identity, perfect for younger readers.
- ISBN: 9781760994792
- ISBN-10: 1760994790
- Published: 7th January 2025
- Format: Hardcover
- Language: English
- Audience: Children
- Publisher: Fremantle Press
- Dimensions (cm): 19.7 x 20.2 x 0.9
- Weight (kg): 0.27
More About The Artist
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About Ambelin Kwaymullina
About Ambelin Kwaymullina
Ambelin Kwaymullina is an Aboriginal writer and artist from the Palyku people of the Pilbara region in Western Australia. She shares stories across a range of forms - picture books, novels, essays and poetry - drawing on her deep cultural knowledge and strong connection to Country.
Her work often explores themes of identity, belonging and caring for the land, offering powerful insights for readers of all ages. Ambelin’s books have received national recognition, winning awards such as the Victorian Premier's Literary Award and the Aurealis Award, and continue to spark important conversations about culture, community and future generations.
Ambelin Kwaymullina is an Aboriginal writer and artist from the Palyku people of the Pilbara region in Western Australia. She shares stories across a range of forms - picture books, novels, essays and poetry - drawing on her deep cultural knowledge and strong connection to Country.
Her work often explores themes of identity, belonging and caring for the land, offering powerful insights for readers of all ages. Ambelin’s books have received national recognition, winning awards such as the Victorian Premier's Literary Award and the Aurealis Award, and continue to spark important conversations about culture, community and future generations.