Giinagay Gaagal, Hello Ocean by Melissa Greenwood
An ode to happy days spent by the ocean, from Gumbaynggirr artist Melissa Greenwood, the creator of the heart-stirring picture books Miimi Marraal, Mother Earth and My Little Barlaagany.
Gaagal (ocean) is our special place,
we love to swim in the waves.
We'll catch some yamaarr (fish),
eat, dance and play games.
An ode to joyful days spent by the ocean, from Gumbaynggirr artist Melissa Greenwood, the creator of the heart-stirring picture books Miimi Marraal, Mother Earth and My Little Barlaagany (Sunshine).
Gumbaynggirr translation included.
Melissa Greenwood was born on her Gumbaynggirr jagun (Country) in Coffs Harbour and raised between Gumbaynggirr and Bundjalung Nations, both her ancestral homelands.
On Melissa's matriarchal side, she is Gumbaynggirr, Bundjalung and Dunghutti.
Melissa has a BA degree, majoring in Critical Criminology, and worked in Aboriginal affairs for over 11 years.
Melissa is the founder and director of Miimi & Jiinda, an Australian art and design brand. Melissa now has a high-fashion women's label, which tells visual stories of Country through her hand-painted designs.
Melissa is a passionate writer who weaves the intricacies of her Aboriginal spiritual upbringing with the wisdom passed down to her from her Elders.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780733343001 |
| ISBN 10 | 0733343007 |
| Title | Giinagay Gaagal, Hello Ocean |
| Author | Melissa Greenwood |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | ABC Books |
| Year published | 2023-10-04 |
| Number of pages | 24 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |