“Cooee Mittigar” by Jasmine Seymour, Leanne Mulgo Watson (Illustrator)

Warami mittigar. Hello friend.
We welcome you to Darug Country.

Cooee Mittigar, meaning "Come Here Friend," is an invitation to yana (walk) on Darug Country. In this stunning picture book, Darug creators Jasmine Seymour and Leanne Mulgo Watson tell a story on Darug Songlines, introducing children and adults alike to Darug Nura (Country) and language.

Greeted by Mulgo, the black swan, readers are welcomed to Nura. Journeying through the seasons, Mulgo describes the land, skyscape, birds, animals and totems. It is a gentle guide to how Darug people read the seasons, knowing when it is time to hunt and time to rest. It is also an appeal to remember, offering new ways of seeing and reading the lands of the surrounding Sydney region.

With Darug language interspersed with English and an extensive glossary throughout, Cooee Mittigar presents an important tool for learning, told as a tender story with exquisite illustrations. It is Jasmine and Leanne’s wish that with this book, everyone will know that the Darug mob are still here and still strong.

Cooee mittigar. Tread softly on our lands.
Know that this dreaming was here. Is still here.
Will be forever.

Reviews:

"We loved this book, the illustrations are gorgeous. It’s perfectly suited to a non-reader or an older child – you can pick it up and explore the pictures or enjoy the story too.

This book encouraged further conversations around different languages spoken in Australia and exploration of a map of Australia. It’s a good educational tool and lovely family story book.

Would definitely recommend." -  Amy Lantry

• ISBN: 9781925936865
• ISBN-10: 1925936864
• Audience: Children
• For Ages: 5+ years old
• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English (with Darug language elements)
• Number Of Pages: 48
• Published: 1st November 2019
• Publisher: Magabala Books
• Country of Publication: AU
• Dimensions (cm): 26 x 25.5 x 2
• Weight (kg): 0.5