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G is for gugunyal

A Dhurga alphabet book

Leanne Brook

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G is for gugunyal: A Dhurga alphabet book helps new speakers pronounce the 24 sounds used in Dhurga language. It complements The Dhurga Dictionary and Learner’s Grammar: A south-east coast NSW Abor...

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G is for gugunyal: A Dhurga alphabet book helps new speakers pronounce the 24 sounds used in Dhurga language. It complements The Dhurga Dictionary and Learner’s Grammar: A south-east coast NSW Aboriginal language.

Dhurga is one of four traditional languages of the south coast of New South Wales. It was spoken by Yuin (Yuwinj) people between Nowra and Narooma, and as far inland as Braidwood and Araluen. Our language connects us to our people and our physical world. Traditional languages are being reclaimed and spoken across Australia. Fragments of Dhurga were kept by Elders and in books. Dhurga was sleeping; but is now being taught, learned and spoken by Yuin people.

The beautiful illustrations help readers learn the 24 Dhurga sounds. They also introduce important land and marine animals, and other creatures of the south coast that are part of local creation and dreaming stories, and Lore.

A QR code allows readers to hear the book’s Dhurga sounds and words spoken by Aunty Patricia Ellis.

Production Details
  • Paperback
  • 250mm x 250mm
  • 32pp
  • Released May 2022
  • ISBN 9781922102805
Content

Dhurga sounds and words & QR code
Dhurga sounds and words in this book [list]
About Dhurga people and language
About the author and illustrator

About The Author

Leanne Brook is a proud Murramarang Yuin woman living in Ulladulla, New South Wales. She is a contemporary artist, illustrator and author, and uses her art to connect with her culture, land, people and language.

Leanne began learning Dhurga after starting work at Ulladulla Local Aboriginal Land Council. She felt she was regaining something that had been missing, for her, her community and especially for her mother and Dhurga Elders. ‘Now I feel a sense of responsibility and a calling to help my community restore and teach our native tongue,’ says Leanne.

About The Cover

Illustration by Leanne Brook.

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Bev B.
Stunning Language book

Stunning illustrations and beautiful words in Dhurga language, linked with the QR code so you can hear the sounds and words, make this a beautiful way to hear and learn Dhurga language and sounds while also learning about the animals and Country of the South Coast NSW. Beautiful!

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Chelsea
Very useful

I purchased this book in conjunction with the Dhurga dictionary, not only is it great for kids to learn the phonemes of the language it’s great for adults too! Highly recommend for all ages !

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Amy S.
Beautiful book

I purchased this book for my 4year old nephew as a gift and was not disappointed one bit. I love that this resource is available for him. It is so beautifully written and illustrated. The QR code is also a wonderful addition.

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Bev B.
Stunning Language book

Stunning illustrations and beautiful words in Dhurga language, linked with the QR code so you can hear the sounds and words, make this a beautiful way to hear and learn Dhurga language and sounds while also learning about the animals and Country of the South Coast NSW. Beautiful!

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Chelsea
Very useful

I purchased this book in conjunction with the Dhurga dictionary, not only is it great for kids to learn the phonemes of the language it’s great for adults too! Highly recommend for all ages !

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Amy S.
Beautiful book

I purchased this book for my 4year old nephew as a gift and was not disappointed one bit. I love that this resource is available for him. It is so beautifully written and illustrated. The QR code is also a wonderful addition.

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