A review by boundt0please
Giinagay Gaagal, Hello Ocean by Melissa Greenwood

adventurous informative lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

5.0

I bought this picture book for a baby shower and it's absolutely ๐Ÿ˜ STUNNING !!! ๐Ÿ˜

~ Laura, if you see this, look away. You'll get it next week lol ~

I thought I knew what I wanted to get for said baby shower but Giinagay Gaagal: Hello Ocean took my breath away!

Growing up, I've always loved the art and stories behind the First Nations people and while I learned about it in school, it was always a quick topic they breezed past (at least in my experiences).

And even though there are other Australian children booksโ€”like the one's I grew up withโ€”those art styles have always terrified me, always.

So I'm glad I stumbled across Giinagay Gaagal: Hello Ocean because it is ๐Ÿ’– ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS ๐Ÿ’–

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To learn more about my [Melissa Greenwood] art and my story, you can visit me at https://miimiandjiinda.com.

Features English and Gumbaynggirr translations.

Gumbaynggirr translation by Muurrbay Aboriginal Language and Culture Co-operatuve. Muurrbay is a leading regional Aboriginal language centre that supports language revitalisation for the seven Aboriginal Nations from the central coast to north coast NSW. To find out more, visit muurrbay.org.au.