Author(s): Lorna Little

First Nation Children's Books

Maadjit Wagarl is the sacred water snake and guardian spirit of all the rivers and fresh waters of Australias Nyoongar Country. In this beautifully illustrated childrens book, Lorna Little, a Nyoongar elder, and Janice Lyndon, a Nyoongar artist, share the cultural story of how a little boy questioned the wisdom of his elders and why he received the Wagarl for his totem. This book has been recognized as a NOTABLE book by the Childrens Book Council of Australia Awards in the category of: Book of the Year: Younger Readers.