"Ezy Learns Colours" By Jodi Edwards & Amy Lea Hill-Trindall

"Ezy Learns Colours" By Jodi Edwards & Amy Lea Hill-Trindall

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Meet Ezy!

Ezy is a charming Staffordshire Terrier who is always learning—and helping children learn Dharawal language along the way! Building on Dr. Jodi Edwards’ previous book (Dharawal: Words, Phrases, and Activities), this picture book serves as a primer for teaching Dharawal. Each sentence is presented first in Dharawal, followed by English, with engaging illustrations by Amy-Lea Hill-Trindall.

To support learners, readers can access pronunciation guides at dharawalwords.com.au, which is helpful for both educators and young readers. The story is straightforward and easy to follow, allowing children to focus on the language without the distraction of a complex plot. The illustrations are bright, bold, and truly leap off the page, making learning vibrant and enjoyable.

About the Ezy Books Series

Dr. Jodi Edwards, author of Dharawal Colouring and Counting and Dharawal Words, Phrases, and Activities (illustrated by Merindah Funnell), developed this series to support revitalization of the Dharawal language. The series includes 11 primary readers featuring Jodi’s Staffordshire Terrier, Ezy, whom she “teaches” in Dharawal throughout the books.

Each book is written as if Jodi is teaching Ezy both his language and cultural heritage. They incorporate vocabulary from Jodi’s previous works, now expanded into sentences and phrases reflecting Dharawal cultural themes, such as the sea, birds, food gathering, rivers, colors, and directions. By 2025, the series will expand further to cover numbers, the Dharawal alphabet, and camp dogs.

For this project, Jodi collaborated with renowned Aboriginal artist Amy-Lea Trindall Hill, who brings each character to life with a distinctive First Nations perspective.

Each book is bilingual, with sentences in Dharawal followed by English translations. Since exact translations aren’t always possible, readers may encounter minor interpretive challenges, adding depth to the learning experience.

Additionally, Jodi is creating videos where she reads the stories using a dog puppet. These videos will be available at dharawalwords.com.au as soon as they’re completed.

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Introduce your child to the vibrant world of colors with "Ezy Learns Colours," an enchanting children's book by Jodi Edwards, vividly brought to life through the illustrations of Amy Lea Hill-Trindall. This delightful tale follows Ezy, the playful pet dog, as he embarks on a colorful journey through nature, discovering the hues that make the world so vivid and exciting.

As Ezy explores his surroundings, he marvels at the blue river, the lush green leaves, the mysterious brown snake, the radiant yellow sun, the soft grey clouds, the striking black crow, and the bold red kangaroo. Each discovery not only introduces a new color but also shares a glimpse into the natural beauty and diversity of Ezy's world.

Written in both English and Dharawal, "Ezy Learns Colours" offers a unique bilingual reading experience, fostering an appreciation for Aboriginal language and cultural heritage. This book is part of a six-book series, continuing to deliver the educational and engaging adventures of Ezy.

Ideal for parents, educators, and young color enthusiasts, "Ezy Learns Colours" is more than a simple color-learning book; it's an invitation to explore and appreciate the vibrant tapestry of our natural world. Let Ezy's colorful adventure inspire curiosity, learning, and a deeper connection to the beauty around us.

General Information

  • ISBN: 9780645774344
  • Publisher: Dharawal Publishing
  • Publication Date: April 1, 2023
  • Product Type: Book