a-Wurrayung-jinyung marri a-Runggalyinyung ana-Lhaawu - Little and big

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This document is a children's storybook titled "a-Wurrayung-jinyung marri a-Runggalyinyung ana-Lhaawu" which translates to "Little and big." The book is a Wubuy translation, originating from Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Australia. Written by Carole Bloch and illustrated by Vian Oelofsen, it is a collaborative effort with the Numbulwar Literature Production Centre, who hold the copyright for 2024. This work is freely available under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), allowing for commercial use, adaptation, and sharing, provided the copyright and credits are maintained. The translation was facilitated by Florence Murrungun, Hilda Ngalmi, and Hamish Pawlaczyk. This Australian edition is an adaptation of the original work, "Little and big," published in 2002 by Vian Oelofsen, Carole Bloch, and PRAESA, also under a CC BY 4.0 license. The text includes a few Wubuy phrases: "Runggal marri winyigwulbamana," "Wiynig marri runggal marangbaa," and "Winyig marri runggal nanigudbaa," indicating a narrative that explores themes of size and comparison, likely suitable for early childhood education and literacy development.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryLiterature

FormatPDF

Pages16

Reading Time25 min

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What is the title of the book and its meaning?

The title of the book is "a-Wurrayung-jinyung marri a-Runggalyinyung ana-Lhaawu," which translates to "Little and big."

Who are the creators of this book?

The book was written by Carole Bloch and illustrated by Vian Oelofsen. It was translated by Florence Murrungun, Hilda Ngalmi, and Hamish Pawlaczyk, and published by the Numbulwar Literature Production Centre.

What is the licensing and usage policy for this book?

The book is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0), allowing for free commercial use, adaptation, and distribution as long as the copyright and credits are preserved.

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