Last changed 25 July 2021
Most literature as at 5 November 1996

Warlpiri vernacular literature

Almost all Warlpiri literature (as used in Warlpiri schools) is now available online in the Living Archive of Aboriginal Languages. Each item is available in facsmile, and as text.

Note: The list is ordered by year of production (from latest to earliest), and within each year by title (perversely, backwards through the alphabet).
In this list the author's surname is given first, before other names.
This list can be also be viewed ordered by author or by Grade.

Items are published by:

BRDU, Yuendumu Community Education Centre

Yuendumu Post Office NT 0872

yuendumu.brdu at ntschools.net

ph. 08 89564045

e-mail: yuendumu.brdu at ntschools.net

BRDU = Bilingual Resources Development Unit

Steve Swartz's Warlpiri Bible Translation Home Page used to have other literature in Warlpiri.
See also list of Warlpiri-related linguistics references and of films and video recordings; and also a list of some non-linguistic references.

AIATSIS Library holds most vernacular literature in Australian languages, and can provide a bibliography of its holdings.
For general discussion, see

Gale, Mary-Anne. 1997. Dhangum djorra'wuy dhawu the development of writing in Aboriginal languages in S.A. and the N.T. since colonisation. Underdale: University of SA.

There was a relevant bibliography An Investigation of English Language and Literacy Among Young Aboriginal People in Seven Communities (with many errors, unfortunately).

Hint: To find a particular author's name, or key term, use your Web browser's Find command.

2014: Warlpiri Bible and Concordance. http://aboriginalbibles.org.au/Warlpiri/root.htm * also Warlpiri Standalone Bible.msi (11MB).
2013: PDF booklets: 'Do Not Be Afraid', 'Growing Strong in Jesus', 'Kaatuku Wangkanjaku / Prayer', 'Walking with Jesus'. Developed by Geri Gibbes. Follow Up Books. Bible Society Australia. * https://www.wuala.com/C.Street/Follow-up%20Books/WARLPIRI*"a series of nine colour coded booklets particularly prepared for new Christians"
-2014: Warlpiri booklets, $20 each, published by Papulu Apparr-kari Aboriginal Corporation, Tennant Creek
http://shop.papak.com.au/category.php?SC=3

Wardapi kapi Kanari
Story book and computer CD with audio book and animation

Nguru - Environment
Word reader with computer CD with audio book

Warna Kanari Jintilyka Kapi Wangkirna
a story about four bush animals

Nyampuju Ngarrka Maju Kurlu
Story Book with computer CD with audio book file

Pingirri Rurrpa-kurlu
a story highlighting some of the traditional bush foods

Miyi kirli manu Kuyu kurlu
Story book with computer CD with audio book

Tiri-wita kurlu
a story about a wandering baby kangaroo or joey

Marlungku ngati nyanurlu kuja waja-waja manu nyanungu nyangu wita
a basic reader highlighting native animals

Kamina Wita Kurlu
a basic reader in the Warlpiri language
1996: Yujuku-kurlu, by Spencer Maxine Napanangka. (Graded reader, the last of the set. A story about girls making a play house (humpy) and getting into trouble for taking things for it, a very good story.) Grade 3-4 Theme: yujuku $5.00 in print [fiction]
1996: Yankirri-kirli, by Ross Kay Napaljarri. (An account of how emus look after their young, written for young children, can be used for SACE, or as a big book.) Grade 1-3 Theme: yankirri $6.00 in print [fact]
1996: Marnikiji-kirli, by Ross Kay Napaljarri. (A story about children picking conker-berries and the quarrels that may arise.) Grade 3-6 Theme: marnikiji $4.00 in print [fiction]
1996: Kujarna nyangu Warna Wilinyirla, by Ross Kay Napaljarri. (A story about a boy seeing a snake while out walking for young readers.) Grade T-2 Theme: wirlinyi $4.00 in print [fiction]
1995: Yuparli wiri-jarlu, by Oldfield Nancy Napurrurla. (Story about a very big bush-banana, with comic type illustrations.) Grade 4-6 Theme: wirlinyi $6.00 in print [fiction]
1995: Yapa manyu-manyu-kurlu, by Rice Donovan Jampijinpa. (Book about birds on a scarecrow, to use for teaching counting, with good illustrations.) Grade 3-5 Theme: nampa $6.00 in print [instruction]
1994: Yujuku-kuunu, by Rice Donovan Jampijinpa. (A story about girls making a humpy for fun and getting into trouble for using other people's things, with comic type illustrations.) Grade 3-5 Theme: manyu-kurlangu $6.00 in print [fiction]
1994: Yakajirri-kirli, by Rice Donovan Jampijinpa. (Story about a family going out to pick bush raisins and eating too many.) Grade 3-5 Theme: yakajirri $6.00 in print [fiction]
1994: Turaki-kuunu, by Rice Donovan Jampijinpa. (Story about a boy who runs away and finds the truck he wants in a creek, with comic type illustrations.) Grade 3-5 Theme: manyu-kurlangu $6.00 in print [fiction]
1994: Tali-tali-kirli, by Rice Donovan Jampijinpa. (Story about two little girls playing with dolls, with comic type illustrations.) Grade 3-5 Theme: manyu-kurlangu $6.00 in print [fiction]
1994: Pitiyawu-kurlu, by Rice Donovan Jampijinpa. (Story about how boys and girls watch videos at Yuendumu, with comic type illustrations.) Grade 3-5 Theme: pitiyawu $6.00 in print [fiction]
1994: Nyarrpa-jarrimi karlipa parra-kari parra-kari, by Oldfield Nancy Napurrurla. (Early reader, outline of what child in Yuendumu does each day, use as big book.) Grade PS-1 Theme: parrakari parrakari $6.00 in print [fact]
1994: Ngana ka ngulangka Nyinami?, by Ross Kay Napaljarri. (Repeating book for pre-school, and early reading activities, to be used also as a big book.) Grade PS-1 Theme: kuyu $6.00 in print [chant]
1994: Ngaju-nyangu warlalja, by Robertson George Jampjinpa. (Repeating book about relatives, for pre-school, very well done. Use as a big book.) Grade PS-T Theme: warlalja $6.00 in print [fact]
1994: Mangarta-kurlu, by Rice Donovan Jampijinpa. (Story about a magic marble given to a by by a mysterious figure, with comic type illustrations.) Grade 3-5 Theme: manyu-kurlangu $6.00 in print [fiction]
1994: Kurdu yarnunjuku-kurluRoss Kay nNapaljarri, by Ross kay Napaljarri. (A story about a hungry child, in contemporary Yuendumu, local colour, excellent book for young children.) Grade 1-3 Theme: kurdu-kurdu $6.00 in print [fiction]
1994: Kanjutu-kurlu, by Rice Donovan Jampijinpa. (story about playing and attending a rock concert.) Grade 3-5 Theme: kanjutu $6.00 in print [fiction]
1994: Julyurlpa-kurlu, by Rice Donovan Jampijinpa. (Story about swimming in a tank, with a warning about this activity, and comic type illustrations.) Grade 3-5 Theme: manyu-kurlangu $6.00 in print [fiction]
1994: Jirlingi-kirli, by Rice Donovan jampijinpa. (Story and comic type book about boys and shanghais.) Grade 3-5 Theme: jirlingi $6.00 in print [fiction]
1994: Japu-japu-kurlu, by Rice Donovan Jampijinpa. (Story about boys playing football, with comic type illustrations.) Grade 3-5 Theme: japu-japu $6.00 in print [fiction]
1994: Communication: nyarrparlu karlipa-nyanu yimi yilyami manu manngi-nyanyi, by Martin Barbara Napurrurla and Grade 2. (A history of communication in Yuendumu.) Grade 4-9 Theme: communication $8.00 in print [fact, SACE]
1993: Yajarlu-kurlu, by Ross, Jacko Jakamarra. (Dreaming story from Yajarlu about how a woman retrieves her stolen baby.) Grade 5-9 Theme: jukurrpa $8.00 in print [jukurrpa]
1993: Maliki Punku-kurlu, by Spencer Georgina. (Story about a naughty dog.) Grade T-2 Theme: maliki $6.00 in print [fiction]
1992: Watiya-pinki, by Laughren. (Word-list of flora down-loaded from Warlpiri Dictionary.) Grade 7-9 Theme: watiya $7.00 in print [reference]
1992: Tangkiyi-kirli, by Martin, Sharon Nangala. (Graded reader, story of how donkeys were used and behave.) Grade 2 Theme: tangkiyi $3.00 reprint [fact]
1992: Palka-kurlu, by Ross Kay Napaljarri. (Graded reader, body parts, with coloured pictures.) Grade Theme: palka $8.00 reprint [fact]
1992: Ngarlkirdi-kirli, by Ross Kay Napaljarri. (A book about witchetty grobs, their habitat, and how they are found.) Grade 4 Theme: ngarlkirdi $4.00 in print [fact/SACE]
1992: Mujunyku-kurlu, by William Eric Japangardi. (Graded reader, about rabbits.) Grade 2 Theme: mujunyku $3.00 reprint [fact]
1992: Marlu-patu-kurlu, by Ross Kay Napaljarri. (An easy to read story about kangaroos, with coloured pictures) Grade 1 Theme: marlu $8.00 reprint [fiction]
1991: Yaparranjirli kuja Ramparl-luwarnu, by Morton Helen Napurrurla. (A story about a young man who shot someone by accident when playing with a rifle.) Grade 4-6 Theme: jalangu-warnu $4.00 in print [fiction]
1991: Wirlinyi-kirli, by Morton Helen Napurrurla. (Graded reader about children hunting.) Grade 2 Theme: wirlinyi $3.00 reprint [fiction]
1991: Wirlinyi Patilirrikirra, by Downs Violet Nampijinpa. () Grade Theme: POA In print []
1991: Wirlinyi Patilirrakirra, by Dickson Doreen Nakamarra. () Grade Theme: POA In print []
1991: Wiirnpa-kurlu, by Brown Marjorie Napmpijinpa. (Translated from an English story.) Grade 3, 4 Theme: Wirnpa $4.00 In print []
1991: Warnangku kuja Ngarnu Ngipiri Juku-juku-kurlangu, by Ross Cecily Nakamarra. (Graded reader about a snake stealing eggs.) Grade 2 Theme: kuyu $3.00 reprint [fiction]
1991: Warna-kurlu, by Donovan Rice Jampijinpa. (An exciting story about a water-hole and a giant snake.) Grade PS-1 Theme: ngapa $6.00 in print [fiction]
1991: Rinpi-rinpi-kirli, by Ross, Erica Napurrurla and Kay Napaljarri. (Graded reader, an account of the singing lizard.) Grade 2 Theme: rinpi-rinpi $3.00 in print [factual narrative]
1991: Purru-parnta-kurlu, by Ross Erica Napurrurla. (Graded reader, about frogs.) Grade 2 Theme: purru-parnta $3.00 reprint [fact]
1991: Pikilyi-kirli jukurrpa, by Ross Jack Jakamarra. (The jukurrpa stpry about the snakes at Pikilyi, full of action and drama, transcribed by Kay Ross Napaljarri.) Grade 7-9 Theme: jukurrpa $5.00 in print [jukurrpa]
1991: Paku-paku-kurlu, by Ross Kay Napaljarri. (Graded reader, based on a jukurrpa belief about the Crested Bell Bird.) Grade 2 Theme: jukurrpa $3.00 to be reprinted [jukurrpa]
1991: Nyurruwiyilpalu miyi-parnta manu kuyu-parnta warru-wapaja, by Kitson Johnnny Japaljarri. (Long and expert account of how people gathered food before the whites. Transcribed by Janet Long Nakamarra.) Grade 7,8,9,10 Theme: Nyuruwiyi $8.00 In print [Oral history]
1991: Nyurruwiyi kujalpalujana Kardiyarlu Luwarnu, by Molly Nungarrayi. (A transcription of a story by Molly Nungarrayi about how her family was massacred. Transcribed by Janet Long Nakamarra.) Grade 7-9 Theme: kardiya $6.00 in print [history]
1991: Nyiyarlangu ka nyinami Wirliyajarrayirlaju?, by Larry Rhonda Nungarrayi. (Sentence reader for beginning readers.) Grade PS Theme: Kuyu $4.00 In print [Repeated sentence types]
1991: Nyiyaku Kanparla Warrirni?, by Ross Erica Napurrurla. (Repeating book for pre-school which is also about what women hunt and what fauna eat.) Grade PS Theme: wirlinyi $5.00 In print [chant]
1991: Nyarrpa-jarriyalu?, by Ross Erica Napurrurla. (Repeating book for Pre-school which also teaches about the habitats of various fauna.) Grade PS Theme: kuyu $6.00 in print [chant]
1991: Ngurrara-kurlu, by RATE students 1991. (Accounts by the RATE students in 1991 of the country visits, with phots. An ecxellent book for older readers.) Grade 7-9 Theme: wurramanji $12.00 reprint [factual account]
1991: Ngurlu Warripinyikirli, by Kitson Carol Napaljarri. () Grade Theme: POA In print []
1991: Ngana-paturlangu kalu nyina Wirliyajarrayirla?, by Larry Rhonda Nungarrayi. (Sentence reader for beginning readers.) Grade PS Theme: Yapa $4.00 In print [Repeated sentence types.]
1991: Nampa-kurlu kurdu-kurdu-kurlangu, by Brown, M, Long, C, Long, Janet. (Big book full of counting songs for 1-10, very useful indeed.) Grade T Theme: Nampa $8.00 In print [Songs]
1991: Kuyu kuja karlipa ngarni, by Willowra-wardingki kuurlu-wardingki. (An alphabet book using animals.) Grade PS Theme: kuyu $3.00 in print [alphabet book]
1991: Kurdu-kurdu-kurlu, by Kitson Audrey Napaljarri and Larry Rhonda Nungarrayi. (Graded reader, about what little children do.) Grade 2 Theme: kurdu $3.00 reprint? [factual narrative]
1991: Karnta-kurlu, by Spencer Janet Maxine Napanangka. (Graded reader, story about a woman getting water and a snake.) Grade 2 Theme: karnta $3.00 reprint? [fiction]
1991: Karnta-karnta kuja kalu yani wirlinyi, by Long Christine Nakamarra. (Story about a hunting trip with charming drawings.) Grade T, 1 Theme: Wirlinyi POA In print [Narrative]
1991: Karnta kuja wapaja wakitipurda, by Ross Cecily Nakamarra. () Grade Theme: POA In print []
1991: Karnta ka Yani Wirlinyi, by Patterson Valerie Napanangka. (Graded reader, about hunting.) Grade 2 Theme: wirlinyi $3.00 to be reprinted [fiction]
1990: Yimi Yijardunyayirni Lajamanuwardingkikirlangu, by Four Lajamanu women. (Four jukurrpa stories in Warlpiri and English, about the wagtail, two women, a boy and a monster.) Grade 7-10 Theme: Jukurrpa $6.00 In print [Myth]
1990: Yarla-kurlu, by Long Christine Nakamarra. (An account of how yams grow, how they are found and cooked.) Grade 3-4 Theme: miyi $3.00 In print [factual account]
1990: Yapakurlu, by Long Terry and Forest David. () Grade Theme: POA In print []
1990: Wita-witaku yirrarninjaku, by . (Handwriting book for early childhood.) Grade PS-1 Theme: yirrarninja-kurlangu $6.00 reprint [instruction]
1990: Wirriyapatukurlu, by Long Christine Nakamarra. () Grade Theme: POA In print []
1990: Wirriya Jangari-kirli, by Martin Theresa Nungarrayi. (Story about a boy with a shanghai.) Grade 2 Theme: jangari $5.00 in print [ftranslation from Pintupi]
1990: Wingki-jarra-kurlu, by Long Judy Napaljarri. (A transcription of a narrative by Millie Kitson Nangala about a couple who elope who are the wrong skin. The woman is the seducer.) Grade 6-9 Theme: warrura $6.00 In print [jukurrpa]
1990: Wangarla-kurlu yimi, by Ross Erica Napurrurla. (Modified version of the dreaming story about the crow.) Grade 3-5 Theme: jukurrpa $6.00 in print [jukurrpa]
1990: Tangkiyikirli, by Martin Sharon Nangala. () Grade Theme: POA In print []
1990: Purlka-pardu Milkari, by Morton Helen Napurrurla. (Story of an old man who pretends to be blind.) Grade 5-6 Theme: warlalja $4.00 in print [fiction]
1990: Purlapa-kurlu, by Kitson Milly Nangala. (Transcribed by Georgina Martin) Grade 7, 8, 9 Theme: Purlapa POA In print []
1990: Pumpikini-kirli, by Long Christine Nakamarra. () Grade Theme: POA In print []
1990: Pulukukurlu kujalpalu yanu, by Kitson Johnny Japaljarri. (Transcribed by Grant Jangala Foster, illustrated by Jimmy Jungarrayi) Grade 7,8,9 Theme: Puluku POA In print []
1990: Pawuwardingkikirli, by Topsy Nangala. (Transcribed by T Long and M Spencer) Grade 7,8,9 Theme: Pawu POA In print []
1990: Ngarlajiyikirli, by Long Judy Napaljarri. () Grade Theme: POA In print []
1990: Ngami-kirli, by Martin Theresa Nungarrayi. (Account of how a contemporary man makes a big water-carrier.) Grade 4-5 Theme: jurnarrpa $3.00 in print [fiction]
1990: Ngajukupalangu, by Long Janet Nakamarra. () Grade Theme: POA In print []
1990: Nangalajarra yapuntajarra, by Long Judy & Spencer Marjorie. (Story of two orphaned girls, from the transcription of a story told by Lucy Nangala.) Grade 5-7 Theme: jukurrpa $6.00 In print [jukurrpa]
1990: Lutuparnta, by Martin Glorine Napangardi. () Grade Theme: POA In print []
1990: Lajamanuwardingkikirlangu Jaru, by Five Lajamanu people. (Stories of the early lives at Lajamanu of Peggy Rockman, Louisa Lawson, Peter Ross, Sadie James, Betty Stafford.) Grade 7-10 Theme: History $6.00 In print [Narrative]
1990: Kuyu-kupurda, by Martin Theresa Nungarrayi. (Story of grandfather hunting game with two grandsons.) Grade 3 Theme: wirlinyi $5.00 in print [translation of fiction]
1990: Jurdaljakurlu, by Long Janet Nakamarra. () Grade Theme: Jurdalja POA In print []
1990: Jampijinpa-kurlu, by Martin Preston Jangala. () Grade Theme: POA In print []
1989: Yapa-ngarnu-jarra, by Morton Helen Napurrurla. (Jukurrpa story from Arrernte about boy whose parents were man-eaters.) Grade 4-7 Theme: Yapangarnu $5.00 In print [Jukurrpa]
1989: Wurna-kurlu, by Long Janet Nakamarra. (Sentence reader translated from new Tracks.) Grade PS-T Theme: Wurna $2.00 In print [Repeated sentence types.]
1989: Watiya-kurlu, by Anonymous. (Pictures and names of trees found in the Tanami Region.) Grade PS-7 Theme: Watiya $3.00 In print [Instruction]
1989: Watingki kujalpa warru-kujurnu, by Morton Helen Napurrurla. () Grade Theme: POA In print []
1989: Trachoma-kurlu, by Kitson Audrey Napaljarri. (Translation of a text from Nt Trachoma and Eye Health Committee.) Grade 7-10 Theme: Trachoma $4.00 In print [Instruction]
1989: Nyiya-nyiyanpa nyuntuju?, by Anonymous. (Sentence reader translated from new Tracks.) Grade PS-T Theme: $2.00 In print [Repeated sentence types.]
1989: Ngurr-ngurrpa Marnkurrpa Wita-patu-kurlu, by Long Janet Nakamarra. (Full translation of the three little pigs story, surprisingly popular.) Grade 5-9 Theme: muurlpa nyinanjakurlangu $8.00 in print [fiction]
1989: Manjiki-kirli, by Rose Hazel Napangardi. (Adventure story of children and a wild camel.) Grade 4-6 Theme: Kamurlu $3.00 In print [Fiction]
1989: Karnta-jarra-kurlu, by Walker Kathy Nakamarra. (Account of two women making a parraja.) Grade 1-3 Theme: Parraja $2.00 In print [Narrative]
1989: Jajirti-kirli, by Foster Grant Jangala. (Jukurrpa story of jajirdi or native cat which slays a kinki after pursuing it for some time.) Grade 3-6 Theme: Jajirdi $5.00 In print [Jukurrpa]
1988: Yunkaranyi-kirli, by Rice Connie Nungarrayi. (Book with photos about how to find and dig up honey from the honey ant.) Grade 3-7 Theme: Yunkaranyi $3.00 In print [Instruction]
1988: Yinarlingi-kirli, by Ross Teresa Napurrurla. (Story of an echidna who lost its mother and eventually found her.) Grade 1-3 Theme: Yinarlingi $5.00 In print [Fiction]
1988: Yayirri-yayirrikirli Marna Mirntakurlangukurlu, by Long Janet Nakamarra. (SACE book about the plant yayirri-yayirri or karrinyarra, a medicinal plant used for curing colds.) Grade 4-7 Theme: Ngurrju-mani $2.00 In print [Instruction]
1988: Yankirri Putu Jirramakurlu, by Morton Helen Napurrurla. (Story of an emu which finds a pair of boots it puts on and cannot get off.) Grade 3-6 Theme: Ngurrpa $2.00 In print [Fable]
1988: Wirriya manu Tartulu, by Collins Nancy Napurrurla. (Story of boy, turtle and quarreling parents. Graded reader.) Grade 1-3 Theme: Tartulu $1.50 In print [Fiction]
1988: Wirriya Winkirrpa, by Long Janet Nakamarra. (Reader about naughty boy adapted from new Tracks.) Grade T-1 Theme: Winkirrpa $1.50 In print [Fiction]
1988: Wirlinyikirli, by Transition-wardingki. (Class book about hunting made by Transition, Lajamanu 1988.) Grade T-1 Theme: Wirlinyi $2.00 In print [Narrative]
1988: Wawirri, Wawirri, by Long Janet Nakamarra. (Sentence reader translated from new Tracks.) Grade T Theme: $1.50 In print [Repeated sentence types]
1988: Watiya-kurlu, by Peters Nelson Jakamarra. (Pictures and names of trees found in Tanami region.) Grade PS-7 Theme: Watiya $2.00 In print [Instruction]
1988: Warru-kirdi-kirdi, Warru-kirdi-kirdi Kuurlu-wana, by Williams Jenny Napanangka. (Sentence reader translated from new Tracks.) Grade PS-T Theme: Puluku $2.00 In print [Repeated sentence types]
1988: Warnayarra-kurlu, by Granites June Napanangka. (Story of appearance of rainbow serpent, adapted from Pintubi-Luritja story.) Grade 4-7 Theme: Piki-nyinami $3.00 In print [Fiction]
1988: Wardilyka-kurlu, by Sampson Selina Napaljarri. (Story about hunting turkeys. Graded reader.) Grade 1-3 Theme: Wardliyka $1.50 In print [Fiction]
1988: Rdakapala Jarlji Ngulajana Ngarnu Warnangku, by Morton Helen Napurrurla. (Counting book about a snake that eats five frongs in turn. To be used when teaching the number five.) Grade T-2 Theme: Rdakapala $3.00 In print [Fiction]
1988: Pum-pum-kurlu, by Anonymous. (Sentence reader translated from new Tracks.) Grade PS-T Theme: Manyukurlangu $2.00 In print [Repeated sentence types]
1988: Pawu-kurra Wirlinyi, by Jupurrurla Daniel. (Little book about a hunting trip written by a school-boy.) Grade T-2 Theme: Pawu $3.00 Out of print [Narrative]
1988: Parrangka Mungangka, by Anonymous. (Sentence reader translated from new Tracks.) Grade T Theme: Parra $1.50 In print [Repeated sentence types]
1988: Nyurruwiyi kuja kalalujana mardarnu Pirltirrka, by Nelson H, Ross K, Oldfield N. (How people looked after new-born babies in the old days.) Grade 3-7 Theme: Pirltirrka $3.00 In print [Instruction]
1988: Nyiya Nyampuju?, by Williams Jenny Napanangka. (Sentence reader adapted from new Tracks.) Grade T Theme: $1.50 In print [Repeated sentence types]
1988: Nyinnga-kurlu, by Ross Tess Napaljarri. (Story of a drought and how a rain-maker brought rain.) Grade 5-7 Theme: Nyinnga $5.00 In print [Fiction]
1988: Nyinaka ngaju-wana warriri, by Long Janet Nakamarra. (Translation of sentence reader from new Tracks.) Grade PS-T Theme: Warriri $3.00 In print [Repeated sentence types]
1988: Nyampuju Kinki, by Nungarrayi Alma. (Counting book using the body of an imaginary spook.) Grade T-2 Theme: Nampa $2.00 In print [Fiction]
1988: Nyampuju Jungunypa Wita, by Downs Violet, Williams Jenny. (Sentence reader translated from new Tracks.) Grade PS-T Theme: Jungunypa $2.00 In print [Repeated sentence types]
1988: Ngawarra-kurlu, by Oldfield Nancy Napurrurla. (Story about a flood that an old man saw beforehand in a dream.) Grade 3-7 Theme: Ngawarra $3.00 In print [Fiction]
1988: Ngati, Papa, Kurdu-jarra Jipilyaku, by Wlliams, Jenny Napanangka. (Sentence reader translated from new Tracks.) Grade PS-T Theme: Jipilyaku $2.00 In print [Repeated sentence types.]
1988: Ngaju-kurlu, by Long Janet nakamarra. (Sentence reader translated from new Tracks) Grade PS-T Theme: Kurdu $2.00 In print [Repeated sentence types.]
1988: Nantuwukurlu, by Granites Fiona Napurrurla. (Story about horses, Lajamanu Graded Reader.) Grade 1-3 Theme: Nantuwu $1.50 In print [Fiction]
1988: Mutukayirla kujalu Wantija, by Williams Jenny Napanangka. (Cartoon book with photos about an imaginary accident.) Grade 2-7 Theme: Wantimi $3.00 In print [Comedy]
1988: Mulyurlinji kujalparla Warrurnu Ngapaku, by Patrick David Jampijinpa. (Story of large lizard and a boy looking for water from a Walmajarri original from Noonkanbah.) Grade 3-5 Theme: Mulyurlinji $10.00 In print [Fiction]
1988: Manyu-karrinja-kurlu, by Martin Andrea Nangala. (Story of a basketball competition between Willowra and Titree.) Grade -4 P Theme: Pakitiji $2.00 In print [Narrative]
1988: Kurdu-paturlu kalu Nyanyi Tangkiyi Wita, by Spencer Maxine Nungarrayi. (Sentence reader.) Grade T Theme: $1.00 In print [Repeated sentence types]
1988: Kurdu-patu kalu Yani Pirli-kirra, by Spencer Maxine Nungarrayi. (Sentence reader) Grade T Theme: $1.00 In print [Repeated sentence types]
1988: Kurdu-jarra-kurlu, by Jigili Yulanti Nangala. (Graded reader about child who is lost and eaten by rainbow serpent.) Grade 1-4 Theme: Warnayarra $2.00 In print [Fiction]
1988: Kurdu Wita Jijaji, by Ross Teresa Napurrurla. (Story of infant Jesus.) Grade 4-7 Theme: Jesus $5.00 In print [Fable]
1988: Karnta-jarrarlu kapala Nyanyi jarntu, by Spencer Maxine Nungarrayi. (Sentence reader.) Grade T Theme: $1.00 In print [Repeated sentence types]
1988: Karnta-jarra kapala Yani Yuurrku-wana, by Spencer Maxine Nungarrayi. (sentence reader.) Grade T Theme: $1.00 In print [Repeated sentence types]
1988: 4,3,2,1, by Kitson Carol Napaljarri. (Counting book for the number four translated from new Tracks.) Grade T Theme: Murntupala $1.50 In print [Instruction]
1987: Yutunpa kujarla Warrurnu Karntaku, by Patrick David Jampijinpa. (Translation of Tracks book about the termite that wanted to marry the daughter of the strongest person in the world.) Grade 3-5 Theme: Wiri $2.00 In print [Fiction]
1987: Yulyurpu-kurlu, by Watson Julie Nungarrayi. (Account of activities in cold weather.) Grade 2-3 Theme: Yulyurrpu $1.00 In print [Narrative]
1987: Yayirriyayirrikirli Marna Miirnta-kurlangu-kurlu, by Long Janet Nakamarra. (Book about the medicinal plant yayirri-yayirri and how to use it to cure colds.) Grade 3-7 Theme: Palka $2.00 In print [Instruction]
1987: Yarla-kurlu, by Green Robyn Napurrurla. (Supplementary reader about the yam, including how it was gathered in the old days.) Grade 2-4 Theme: Yarla $1.00 In print [Instruction]
1987: Warna-jarra-kurlu, by Paulson Heather Napurrurla. (Reader about two snakes who are a couple.) Grade 1-3 Theme: Kalinja $1.00 In print [Fiction]
1987: Warna Wita-pardu-kurlu Yinganganta Paarr-pardiyarla, by Long Janet Nakamarra. (Story of a snake in pursuit of birds which tries to fly.) Grade 4-7 Theme: Warna $5.00 Out of print [Fiction]
1987: Warlura-kurra-rnalu Yanu, by Nungarrayi Alma. (School trip to Warlura near Yuendumu, supplementary reader.) Grade 2-4 Theme: Wirlinyi $2.00 In print [Narrative]
1987: Warlu ka Ngurrjumani, by Anonymous. (Photo book about how to make fire by traditional means.) Grade 4-7 Theme: Warlu $5.00 Out of print [Instruction]
1987: Warlawurru manu Kakalyalya manu Wangarla, by Larry Billy Jungarrayi. (Traditional story of jealous fight between the eagle, the crow and the parrot.) Grade 3-5 Theme: Mimayi $2.00 Out of print [Myth]
1987: Warlalja-kurlu, by Anonymous. (Photos and descriptions of their relatives by Grade 1 and 2 children in 1987.) Grade 1-4 Theme: Warlalja $3.00 In print [Narrative]
1987: Wardilyka-kurlu, by Paulson Heather Napurrurla. (Reader about a bush turkey and its family and how they escape hunters.) Grade 1-3 Theme: Ngati $1.00 In print [Fiction]
1987: Turaki-kirli, by Luther Alison Nakamarra. (Story about dodgems, Lajamanu Graded reader) Grade 1-3 Theme: Turaki $1.50 In print [Fiction]
1987: Transition-wardingkirlijili Ngurrju manu Puku Lata-kurlu, by Anonymous. (Book of alliterative sentences for learning the letters of the Warlpiri alphabet, to be used with Wiri A Wita a.) Grade T Theme: Lata $2.00 In print [Instruction]
1987: Tiapitiki: Nyarrpa-jarrimirliparla, Warlpiri yirrarnu Piji Napanangkarlu Lajamanurla [by Dixon Bessie Napanangka]. (About the causes and prevention of diabetes.) Grade 5 and up Theme: Nyurnu $2.00 In print [Instruction] 11-4-87 15pp. http://laal.cdu.edu.au/record/cdu:61794/info/
1987: Tardu-tardu manu Yinarlingi kapala Jinta-jarri, by Napanangka Georgina. (Book taken from book by Ted Prior, from Story Box.) Grade 3-5 Theme: Tardu-tardu $5.00 Out of print [Fiction]
1987: Rdaka-rdaka-kurlu, by Long Janet Nakamarra. (Four dictionaries of sign language, trees, meat, sweet and other vegetable food, belongings.) Grade 4-9 Theme: Rdaka-rdaka $8.00 Out of print [Instruction]
1987: Purrakuparnta Jarlji, by James Irene Napurrurla. (Translation of the very thirsty frog.) Grade 2-4 Theme: Jarlji $2.00 In print [Myth]
1987: Purlku Jinta manu Karnta Murntu-pala, by Long Janet Nakamarra. (Story of old man with many wives.) Grade 5-PP Theme: Purlka $5.00 Out of print [Myth]
1987: Pirrjirdi-maninjaku Kurdu-kurduku, by Williams Jenny Napanangka. (Book about traditional ways of raising healthy babies with photos.) Grade 5-PP Theme: Pirltirrka $5.00 Out of print [Instruction]
1987: Pirrarni kuja Yanurnu Juju Wirijarlu, by Hargraves Ned Jampijinpa. (An easy reader about the visit of a creature from another planet to a settlement.) Grade 1-3 Theme: Juju $2.50 In print [Fiction]
1987: Pirli-ngawurrpa Wirrkardu-kurlu, by Long Janet Nakamarra. (Story of three rock wallabies who find a little boy, modelled on the three bears.) Grade 3-5 Theme: Pirlingawurrpa $2.00 Out of print [Fable]
1987: Piki Wita-patu manu Maliki Kulu-parnta, by Long Janet Nakamarra. (The three little pigs translated into Warlpiri.) Grade 3-6 Theme: Langa-kurlu $2.00 Out of print [Fable]
1987: Pangkarlangurlu kuja Wiri-manu Yapa, by Granites June Napanangka. (Story told by Dick Morton of pangkarlangu which brought up a human child, very amusing.) Grade 4-7 Theme: Pangkarlangu $2.50 In print [Fiction]
1987: Pangkarlangurlu kuja Wiri-manu Yapa, by Granites June Napanangka. (Story about a monster who raised a human child.) Grade 4-7 Theme: Jukurrpa $2.00 Out of print [Myth]
1987: Pangkarlangu-kurlu, by Larry Billy Jungarrayi. (Story of cannibal monster that eats adults and children.) Grade 3-5 Theme: Pangkarlangu $2.00 Out of print [Myth]
1987: Pajingkirli-kirli, by Granites Fiona Napurrurla. (Supplementary reader about children and bicycles.) Grade 2-4 Theme: Manyu $2.00 In print [Fiction]
1987: Paajikiti-kirli, by Patrick Steve Jampijinpa. (A short reader about basketball and its rules.) Grade 2-4 Theme: Paajikiti $1.50 In print [Instruction]
1987: Nyurruwiyi kuja Kalalu Wapaja Kamurlu-kurlu, by Napurrurla May. (How people used camels for transport in the old days.) Grade 4-6 Theme: Kamurlu $2.00 Out of print [History]
1987: Nyiya, Nyiya, Nyiya nyampuju? Ngarlajiyi, Ngarlajiyi, Ngarlajiyi!, by Napanangka Jenny. (Chanting book about various things.) Grade PS Theme: Japirni $2.00 Out of print [Poem]
1987: Nyinami karnalu Wirliyajarrayirla Warlpiri, by Napangardi Georgina. (A book about Willowra.) Grade 5-7 Theme: Willowra $2.00 Out of print [Instruction]
1987: Ngipiri-kirli, by Anderson Janet Nampijinpa. (Reader about hunting emu eggs.) Grade 1-3 Theme: Ngipiri $1.00 In print [Narrative]
1987: Ngatijirri-kirli, by Long Janet Nakamarra. (How to get budgies out of holes in trees.) Grade 3-5 Theme: Ngatijirri $1.00 Out of print [Instruction]
1987: Ngapilkirrirli Kujalpa Marna Ngurlu Pajurnu, by Long Janet Nakamarra. (Story of a ngapilkiri who makes bread modelled on the little red hen.) Grade 3-5 Theme: Warrki $2.00 Out of print [Fable]
1987: Marnikiji-kirli, by Tasman Angeline Nampijinpa. (About collecting marnikiji, then and now.) Grade 2-3 Theme: Marnikiji $1.00 In print [Narrative]
1987: Marnikiji-kirli, by Tasman Angeline Nampijinpa. (A small reader about gathering and cleaning marnikiji.) Grade PS-1 Theme: Marnikiji $1.00 In print [Narrative]
1987: Marlu Wita Ngatinyanuwangu, by Miller Rod Japanangka. (A story about a kangaroo in search of its mother, like the other "looking for" books. Song made to go with book.) Grade 2-4 Theme: Ngamarlangu $2.00 In print [Fiction]
1987: Mamurutu-kurlu, by Egan Anthony Jampijinpa. (A story about the marauding of a gigantic ant.) Grade 3-5 Theme: Ngarrurda $2.00 In print [Fiction]
1987: Laju-kurlu, by Payton Belinda Nakamarra. (A small reader about gathering and cooking witchetty grubs.) Grade T-2 Theme: Wirlinyi $1.00 In print [Narrative]
1987: Kuyu Wiri-wiri manu Kuyu Wita-wita, by Long Janet Nakamarra. (Book about the birds boys hunt.) Grade 4-5 Theme: Kuyu $5.00 Out of print [Narrative]
1987: Kurdu-kurdurlu kalu Ngurrju-mani Taya Maju, by Williams Jenny Napanangka. (Book for children about how to fix a tyre, with photos.) Grade 4-7 Theme: Taya $5.00 Out of print [Instruction]
1987: Kurdu-kurdu kuja kalu Yani Karru-kurra, by Granites Fiona Napurrurla. (Supplementary reader about children swimming in the creek during the wet.) Grade 2-4 Theme: Ngawarra $1.00 In print [Narrative]
1987: Kurdu-kurdu kuja kalu Yani Karru-kurra, by Granites Fiona Napurrurla. (Story about children swimming, Lajamanu Graded Reader.) Grade 1-3 Theme: Karru $1.50 In print [Fiction]
1987: Kurdu Warungkajarra, by Granites Irene Napurrurla. (Supplementary reader about two boys who do not listen to their parents and are taken by an evil spirit.) Grade 2-4 Theme: Wilji $1.00 In print [Fiction]
1987: Kulungku Nyurruwiyi, by Nampijinpa C and Napanangka J. (A description of hunting and weapons in the old days.) Grade 1-3 Theme: Wirlinyi $2.00 Out of print [Instruction]
1987: Karnta ngulalpa Wirntija Wardilyka-patu-kurlu, by Long Janet Nakamarra. (Story of a girl who loves bush turkeys and dances with them.) Grade 4-6 Theme: Jukurrpa $2.00 Out of print [Myth]
1987: Kangaroo Creek Starters in Warlpiri, by Anonymous. (Kangaroo Creek Starters in Warlpiri) Grade PS-T Theme: $1.00 In print [Sentence readers]
1987: Jirri-kirli, by Tasman Angeline Nampijinpa. (Easy reader for young children about finding tadpoles in the creek.) Grade PS-1 Theme: Jirri $2.00 In print [Instruction]
1987: Jarrarda-kurlu, by Long Janet Nakamarra. (Love story about a couple of the right skin.) Grade 5-PP Theme: Waninja $5.00 Out of print [Fiction]
1987: Jarlji-kirli, by Tasman Angeline Nampijinpa. (Account of collecting frogs and tadpoles.) Grade PS-1 Theme: Jarlji $1.50 In print [Narrative]
1987: Eva Valley Rodeo, by Watson Julie Nungarrayi. (Reader about Eva Valley rodeo.) Grade 1-3 Theme: Nantuwu $1.00 In print [Narrative]
1986: Yinirnti-kirli, by Watson Julie Nungarrayi. (Early reader about children collecting yinirnti.) Grade T-1 Theme: Yinirnti $1.50 In print [Narrative]
1986: Yinarlingi-kirli, by Anderson Janet Nampijinpa. (Reader, about a man hunting an echidna and the animal's habitat.) Grade T-2 Theme: Kuyu $1.00 In print [Narrative]
1986: Uranium-kirli, by Gordon J, Rose P, Samuel R. (A book about mining, refining and some of the dangers of uranium.) Grade 7-10 Theme: Uranium $2.00 In print [Instruction]
1986: Pintaru-kurlu, by Egan Anthony Jampijinpa. (How a very small but lucky bird escapes three large boys. Song made to go with book.) Grade 3-5 Theme: Wirlinyi $2.00 In print [Moral tale]
1986: Palka Jukujuku-kurlangu-kurlu, by Watson Marjorie Nungarrayi. (Early reader and rhyming book about chook's body.) Grade T-1 Theme: Jukujuku $1.50 In print [Poem]
1986: Nyurnu-kurlangu-kurlu Ngurrju-maninja-kurlangu-kurlu, by Herbert P, Patrick N, Watson M. (A book about bush medicine by the Lajamanu RATE students.) Grade 6-10 Theme: Nyurnu-kurlangu $2.50 In print [Instruction]
1986: Nyampuju Lata-kurlu, by Riley G and Williams J. (Each letter of the Warlpiri alphabet with suitable pictures of words beginning with that letter.) Grade PS-1 Theme: Lata $2.00 Out of print [Instruction]
1986: Ngajurna Nungarrayi, by Herbert Patsy Nangala. (A book about the work of a health-worker.) Grade 3-5 Theme: Health worker $1.00 In print [Narrative]
1986: Napurrurlarlu ngula Nangala Mayingkarlu Jalyjal-pakarnu Mimayirli, by Nelson Alice Napurrurla. (A story of jealousy and murder between wives at the time of our grandparents.) Grade 4-6 Theme: Mimayi $2.00 Out of print [Myth]
1986: Mangarri-wati-pardu-kurlu, by Samuel Rhonda Napurrurla. (The Gingerbread man in Warlpiri, reader. Song made to go with book.) Grade 2-3 Theme: Mangarri-wati $1.50 In print [Fable]
1986: Kuurlu-wardingki-kirlangu Yimi, by Anonymous. (A collection of writings of different types (useful for modelling different genres) by literacy workers and RATE students.) Grade 5-7 Theme: Yimi $3.00 In print [Instruction, fiction, argument]
1986: Kurdu-kurlu, by James Irene Napurrurla. (Reader about a child who goes hunting.) Grade 1-2 Theme: Wirlinyi $1.00 In print [Narrative]
1986: Kinki Wardinyi Nyayirni, by Brown Erica Napanangka. (Story of a harmless monster who nearly drowns while playing.) Grade 2-4 Theme: Manyu $2.00 Out of print [Fiction]
1986: Kinki Ngayarrka, by Brown Erica Napanangka. (A greedy monster who eats soap by mistake.) Grade 1-3 Theme: Ngirnina $2.00 Out of print [Fiction]
1986: Kamiti-kirli, by Watson Julie Nungarrayi. (The history of Haley's comet.) Grade 4-9 Theme: Kamiti $2.00 In print [Instruction]
1986: Jurlpu manu Warna-wati-kirli, by Rose Pansy Napaljarri. (Translation of Roughsey's Banana Bird and the Snake Men into Warlpiri.) Grade 6-8 Theme: Jukurrpa $2.00 In print [Myth]
1985: Yurrkurduju-kurlu, by Granites Leonard Japanangka. (City Kids book "Con" in Warlpiri.) Grade 3-4 Theme: Yurrkurduju $1.50 In print [Narrative]
1985: Yinirnti-kirli, by Rose Pansy Napaljarri. (An adventure story suitable for older readers.) Grade 5-9 Theme: Yinirnti $2.50 In print [Fiction]
1985: Yawu-kurlu, by Anderson Janet Nampijinpa. (Story of fish chased by a shark and rescued by two boys.) Grade T-2 Theme: Yawu $1.50 In print [Fiction]
1985: Yarla Wiri-jarlu-nyayirni, by Long Janet Nakamarra. (Story based on the giant turnip.) Grade 3-5 Theme: Yarla $2.00 In print [Fiction]
1985: Yani karna Wirlinyi, by Herbert Sharon Nungarrayi. (Reader about hunting.) Grade 1-3 Theme: Wirlinyi $1.00 In print [Narrative]
1985: Yangurnungu-kurlu, by Gibson Faye Nungarrayi. (City Kids "Potato Chips" in Warlpiri.) Grade 3-4 Theme: Yangurnungu $1.50 In print [Narrative]
1985: Witw-wita Jukujuku-kurlu, by Rose Pansy Napaljarri. (City Kids "Chickens at School" in Warlpiri.) Grade 2-4 Theme: Kuurlu $1.50 In print [Narrative]
1985: Wirlinyi Marlu-ku, by Rockman Stephen Jupurrurla. (Reader about hunting and cooking a kangaroo.) Grade T-2 Theme: Wirlinyi $1.00 In print [Narrative]
1985: Warna manu Wardapi, by Ross Erica Napurrurla. (Traditional story of how the snake got its poison.) Grade 3-5 Theme: Warna $1.50 In print [Myth]
1985: Wardapi-kirli, by Egan Jeannie Nungarrayi. (A woman who hunts and cooks a goanna.) Grade PS-2 Theme: Wirlinyi $1.50 In print [Narrative]
1985: Turramuli Juju Wiri-jarlu, by Patrick D and Rose P. (Translation of Roughsey's Turramulli the Giant Quinkin into Warlpiri.) Grade 6-10 Theme: Jukurrpa $2.00 In print [Myth]
1985: Phantom, by Anonymous. (A phantom comic about slavery translated into Warlpiri.) Grade 4-9 Theme: Yapa $2.50 Out of print [Fiction]; = Rose, Pansy Napaljarri, Rhonda Napurrula Samuel, Jennie Nampijinpa Gordon, and Faye Nungarrayi Rockman. 1985. Phantom-kurlu Puku Warlpiri-rla. [Batchelor:] SAL-rla. 12pp. photocopied. * AIATSIS Library call number L W434.083/114, English version at: Rp KIN
1985: Papulkami-kirli, by Rose Pansy Napaljarri. (City Kids "Bubblegum" published in Warlpiri.) Grade 3-4 Theme: Papulkami $1.50 In print [Narrative]
1985: Pantirninja-kurlu, by Granites Leonard Japanangka. (City Kids book "Injections" in Warlpiri.) Grade 3-4 Theme: Pantirninja $1.50 In print [Fiction]
1985: Nyampuju Puku Ngana-kurlangu Mulyu-kurlu, by Gordon Jennie Nampijinpa. (Fold-over book. Song made to go with book.) Grade PS-1 Theme: Mulyu $3.00 In print [Fold-over]
1985: Nyampuju Jamana-kurlu Puku, by Watson Marjorie Nungarrayi. (Fold over book about feet.) Grade PS-T Theme: Jamana $3.00 In print [Fold-over]
1985: Ngulalpa Tijaju Kukulypa Karrija, by Rose Pansy Napaljarri. (City Kids "And the Teacher Smiled" in Warlpiri.) Grade 3-4 Theme: Kuurlu $1.50 In print [Narative]
1985: Ngawarra-kurlu, by Martin Marjorie Nungarrayi. (Photo book of flooded creek from Willowra with account of associated activities.) Grade 1-3 Theme: Ngawarra $2.00 In print [Narrative]
1985: Nganarna Ngajuju?, by Martin Barbara Napurrurla. (Guessing book adapted from book from Bathurst.) Grade T-1 Theme: Kuyu $5.00 In print [Repeated sentences]
1985: Ngajulu karna Yani Kuurlu-kurra, by Gordon Jennie Nampijinpa. (Reader, a book about going to school for the first time.) Grade PS-T Theme: Kuurlu $1.00 In print [Instruction]
1985: Ngaju-kurlu Yimi, by Herbert Joyce Napaljarri. (Reader about hunting.) Grade 1-3 Theme: Wirlinyi $1.00 In print [Narrative]
1985: Marlu-kurlu, by Rockman Daniel Jupurrurla. (Reader about hunting a kangaroo.) Grade T-2 Theme: Wirlinyi $1.00 In print [Narrative]
1985: Marlu manu Tartulu-kurlu, by James Mary Napurrurla. (Warlpiri version of the hare and the tortoise.) Grade 4-7 Theme: Parnkami $2.00 In print [Fable]
1985: Lapaji-kirli, by Sampson Cecily Napanangka. (Story of a mother parrot who gets food from a neighbour, repeated phrases.) Grade 1-3 Theme: Lapaji $2.00 In print [Fiction]
1985: Laninji Nantuwu-kurlu, by Johnson Cecil Japangardi. (Write-in book about catching and breaking horses.) Grade 4-7 Theme: Nantuwu $1.50 In print [Instruction]
1985: Lajamanu-wardingki kalalu Puluku Turnu-manu, by Johnson Cecil Japangardi. (Write-in book about rounding up bullocks.) Grade 4-7 Theme: Puluku $1.50 Out of print [Instruction]
1985: Kurdu-kurlu, by Patrick David Jampijinpa. (Reader about a child.) Grade 1-2 Theme: Kurdu $1.00 In print [Narrative]
1985: Kurdu-kurdu-kurlu, by Patrick Norbert Jampijinpa. (Reader about boys swimming in the creek.) Grade 1-3 Theme: Manyu $1.00 In print [Narrative]
1985: Kurdu-jarra manu Juju-kurlu, by Hargraves Judith Napangardi. (Story of children taken by water snake, graded reader.) Grade 2-4 Theme: Juju $3.00 In print [Fiction]
1985: Kulu Kuurlurla, by Dixon Bessie Napanangka. (City Kids "The Fight at School" in Warlpiri.) Grade 3-4 Theme: Kulu $1.50 In print [Fiction]
1985: Kinki Kinki Nyarrpara kanpa Yani, by Napangardi Pauline. (Rhyming book for young children. Song made to go with book.) Grade PS-1 Theme: Wirlinyi $2.00 In print [Poem]
1985: Karru-kurlu, by Rockman Jennie Napurrurla. (Reader about shooting birds and swimming in the creek.) Grade T-2 Theme: Karru $1.00 In print [Narrative]
1985: Kajarayini-kirra, by James Nancy Napurrurla. (Reader about a trip to Katherine.) Grade 1-3 Theme: Kajarayini $1.00 Out of print [Narrative]
1985: Kaaturlu Kuruwarrirla Yungu Moses-ku, by Patterson V and Patterson R. (Story of the 10 commandments.) Grade Adult Theme: Kirijini $2.00 In print [History]
1985: Jurrurlungu kujalu Larrayanu, by Granites Leonard Japanangka. (City Kids book "The Day my Pants Split" in Warlpiri.) Grade 3-4 Theme: Kuurlu $1.50 In print [Fiction]
1985: Jirripirdi manu Warna, by Long Janet Nakamarra. (Story about a bird who has revenge on a snake that eats her children.) Grade 2-4 Theme: Ngati $2.00 In print [Fiction]
1985: Jimpurru-kurlu, by Williams Warren Japanangka. (Story of how all the donkeys the children rode in Yuendumu were killed.) Grade 1-3 Theme: Tangkiyi $2.00 In print [History]
1985: Jesus-kirli Ngurrju Yimi kuja Yirrarnu Mark-rli Pukungkaju, by Anonymous. (The book of Mark.) Grade Adult Theme: Kirijini $5.00 In print [Myth]
1985: Jarntu kuja Yanu Kuurlu-kurra, by Gordon Jennie Nampijinpa. (City Kids "The Dog in the School Yard" translated into Warlpiri.) Grade 3-4 Theme: Kuurlu $1.50 In print [Fiction]
1985: Japu-japu-kurlu, by Anonymous. (Written by Grade 4 Yuendumu about football at the Yuendumu sports.) Grade 1 Theme: Japu-japu $2.00 In print [Narrative]
1985: Genesis-kurlu Jukurrpawangurlawiyi kuja Kaaturlu Ngurrjumanu Yarlkiri manu Walya, by Anonymous. (Half the bible book translated.) Grade Adult Theme: Kaatu $5.00 In print [Myth]
1984: Yunturkunyurlu karla Warrurnu Ngulyaku, by Napaljarri Helen. (Story of a python looking for a burrow, repeats like emu, kangaroo books.) Grade 1-3 Theme: Yunturrkunyu $2.00 In print [Fiction]
1984: Yinarlingi-kirli, by Sampson Cecily Napanangka. (Story about how the baby echidna's relatives look after it until its spines are all grown.) Grade T-3 Theme: Yinarlingi $2.00 In print [Fiction]
1984: Yimi-jarra-kurlu, by Ross Elizabeth Nungarrayi. (Story of hunting a goanna and a kangaroo, reader.) Grade 2-4 Theme: Wirlinyi $1.00 In print [Narrative]
1984: Wirliya-kurlu Puku, by Long Janet Nakamarra. (Early reader about animal tracks.) Grade PS-1 Theme: Wirliya $1.00 In print [Riddle]
1984: Wirlinyi-kirli, by Anderson Janet Nampijinpa. (Traditional story about hunting) Grade PS-1 Theme: Wirlinyi $1.00 Out of print [Narrative]
1984: Wiri-kirlangu Wita-kurlangu, by Martin Barbara Napurrurla. (Alphabet book for Warlpiri based on the Dr Zeuss Big A Little a.) Grade PS-4 Theme: Lata $2.50 In print [Instruction]
1984: Wijipalka-parnta, by Long Janet Nakamarra. (A humorous account of thieving cattle and donkeys at Willowra.) Grade 4-7 Theme: Wijipalka $2.00 In print [Narrative]
1984: Warungkapatu-kurlu, by Egan Anthony Jampinjinpa. (A humorous, moral tale of three men who are taken by an evil spirit because they do not take the advice of an old man.) Grade 2 and up Theme: Warungka $2.00 In print [Moral tale]
1984: Warumungku Watikirli, by Jampijinpa Darby. (History of the Waumungu man Muturta who murdered a white man who stole his wife and eluded the police for years.) Grade 6-10 Theme: Yurrkunyu $4.00 In print [History]
1984: Wampati-kirli, by Samuel Rhonda Napurrurla. (An account from Yalata of hunting wombats.) Grade 2-4 Theme: Wampati $2.00 Out of print [Instruction]
1984: Purlapa Kurdu-kurdu-kurlangu Yunparninjaku, by Gordon Jennie Nampijinpa. (Rhyming book. Song made to go with book.) Grade PS-1 Theme: Nyanyi $2.00 In print [Song]
1984: Pangkarlangu Jintapardu, by Egan Anthony Jampijinpa. (Humorous book about a giant's attempt to capture a wife, with Mad type illustrations.) Grade 3 and up Theme: Waninja-jarri $2.00 In print [Comedy]
1984: Nyampuju Palka-kurlu Purlapa Yunparninjaku Kurdu-kurduku, by Gordon Jennie Nampijinpa. (Rhyming book about body.) Grade PS-1 Theme: Palka $1.00 Out of print [Poem]
1984: Nyampuju Kurdu-patu-kurlu manu Kuukuu-kurlu, by Watson Marjorie Nungarrayi. (Reader about evil spirit and how children get their fathers to spear it.) Grade 1-2 Theme: Kuukuu $1.00 In print [Fiction]
1984: Mulyurlinji-kirli, by Brown Jean Napanangka. (How the perentie got a black nose.) Grade PS-1 Theme: Jukurrpa $1.50 In print [Myth]
1984: Mulyurlinji-kirli Yimi Nyampuju, by Egan Jeannie Nungarrayi. (Traditional, perentie who eats the animals who do not paint him and the one who does.) Grade 3-7 Theme: Yawulyu $2.00 In print [Myth]
1984: Mujunyku-kurlangu, by James Nancy Napurrurla. (Hunting rabbits.) Grade 2-4 Theme: Wirlinyi $2.00 Out of print [Instruction]
1984: Miyiparnta, by Long Janet Nakamarra. (Photo book about frying damper at school.) Grade 2-4 Theme: miyi $2.00 In print [Instruction]
1984: Mimayi-kirli, by Brown Jean Napanangka. (Humorous book about a jealous fight between two couples.) Grade 3 and up Theme: Mimayi $1.50 In print [Fiction]
1984: Malikijarra Purunjunju-jarra-kurlu, by Ross Tess Napaljarri. (Humurous story of two dogs caught thieving meat.) Grade 4-7 Theme: Purunjunju $2.00 In print [Comedy]
1984: Lungkarda-kurlu, by Brown Jean Napanangka. (About a bluetongue.) Grade PS-1 Theme: Lungkarda $1.50 In print [Narrative]
1984: Kuukuu-kurlu, by James Irene Napurrurla. (Reader about evil spirit with two dogs.) Grade 1-3 Theme: Kuukuu $1.00 In print [Fiction]
1984: Kurdu-kurlu, by Egan Jeannie Nungarrayi. (Looking after little children) Grade 4-6 Theme: Kurdu $2.00 In print [Instruction]
1984: Kurdu-jarrarlu-pala-nyanu Pakarnu Kuurlurla Kaninjarni, by Long Aileen Napaljarri. (Two children who hit each other in the classroom.) Grade 2-4 Theme: Kuli $1.50 In print [Narrative]
1984: Kulu-kurlu, by Gibson Faye Nungarrayi. (Reader, fight caused by two quarrelsome children.) Grade 1-2 Theme: Kulu $1.00 In print [Moral tale]
1984: Kuja Jampijinparlu Larrapungu Wintawu, by Rose Pansy Napaljarri. (City Kids "The day I broke the office window" translated into Warlpiri.) Grade 3-5 Theme: Kuurlu $1.50 In print [Fiction]
1984: Karnta-jarra manu Kamina-jarra, by Ross Elizabeth Nungarrayi. (An account of a family out hunting.) Grade 2-4 Theme: Wirlinyi $1.00 Out of print [Narrative]
1984: Karnta kuja Kalwa Jarrija, by Brown Jean Napanangka. (Traditional story about a woman who becomes a brolga.) Grade 4-6 Theme: Wirntimi $2.00 In print [Myth]
1984: Kaarnka manu Yankirri-kirli, by Samuel Rhonda Napurrurla. (Humorous traditional story about how the emu got a mark on his chest.) Grade 4-7 Theme: Kaarnka $1.00 In print [Myth]
1984: Jupurrurlarlu ka Ngurrju-mani Mardu, by Anonymous. (How to make a water carier with photos.) Grade 3-6 Theme: Jurnarrpa $4.00 In print [Instruction]
1984: Juju-kurlu, by James Irene Napurrurla. (How evil spirit steals a baby.) Grade 1-2 Theme: Juju $1.50 Out of print [Fiction]
1984: Jiyiki-kirli, by Gordon Jennie Nampijinpa. (Reader, about a mother bird whose nest is burnt.) Grade 1-2 Theme: Ngati-kirli $1.00 In print [Fiction]
1984: Jesus Palka Jarrija, by Anonymous. (The Christmas story.) Grade 5-7 Theme: Jesus $2.00 In print [Myth]
1984: Jarda-kurlu, by Brown Rita Napurrurla. (Reader, Warlpiri version of Smile book about going to bed.) Grade PS-1 Theme: Jarda $1.00 In print [Narrative]
1983: Yunparnirlipa Purlapa Wapirraku Pulka Pinjakarrarlu, by Anonymous. (Warlpiri hymn book.) Grade PS-7 Theme: Wapirra $2.50 In print [Song]
1983: Yinirnti-kirli, by Granites June Napanangka. (About making necklaces with yinirnti beans.) Grade T-7 Theme: Yinirnti $3.00 In print [Instruction]
1983: Yankirri-wita-kurlu, by Laughren Mary Napaljarri. (Story about a father emu looking after a baby emu which gets lost.) Grade 3-4 Theme: Jajipardu $2.00 In print [Fiction]
1983: Yankirri manu Kalwa, by Granites June Napanangka. (How the emu lost its wings by being tricked by the ibis.) Grade 4-5 Theme: Yankirri $2.00 In print [Myth]
1983: Yakajirri Kapurdu-kurlu, by Egan Jeannie Nungarrayi. (Diglot book on how to make bush-raisin cakes. SACE.) Grade 5-9 Theme: Yakajirri $3.00 In print [Instruction]
1983: Wirriyarlu kujarla Jurnta Yanu Kirdanyanuku, by Anonymous. (Story of the prodigal son.) Grade 5-9 Theme: Kirdana $2.00 In print [Parable]
1983: Wirriya-wita-kurlangu Jukurrpa, by Dixon Bessie Napanangka. (About a hungry boy who dreams of catching many fish, with photos.) Grade 3-4 Theme: Yarnunjuku $1.50 In print [Fiction]
1983: Wirriya-jarra-kurlu, by Nungarrayi Andrea. (Story about two boys who hunt birds with shanghais.) Grade 1-3 Theme: Wirlinyi $1.00 In print [Fiction]
1983: Wirriya-jarra manu Warna, by Robertson Johnny Jampijinpa. (Story of two boys who kill a snake.) Grade 3-4 Theme: Warna $2.50 In print [Fiction]
1983: Wati-kirlangu Kuyu Marlu-kurlu, by Martin Barbara Napurrurla. (Sory about men hunting for a kangaroo, graded reader.) Grade 2-4 Theme: Marlu $3.00 In print [Fiction]
1983: Tirrarlparlu kuja Wankaru-manu Nyanungunyangu Wunguwarnu, by Patterson V and Rose H. (Story of man and cockatoo like Aesop's fable of the mouse and the lion.) Grade 5-7 Theme: Pirrjirdi $2.00 In print [Fable] Jerry Jangala, Valerie Patterson and Hazel Napanangka. SIL: Darwin. Translated from English.
1983: Nyurruwiyi-warnu, by Long Janet Nakamarra. (Skin relationships, responsibilities to children,implements used in the old days.) Grade 4-7 Theme: Nyurruwarnu $2.00 In print [History]
1983: Nyurruwiyi kuja Kaaturlu Ngurrju Manu Ngurru manu Walya, by Anonymous. (Part of the book of Genesis.) Grade 4-6 Theme: Kaatu $2.00 In print [Myth]
1983: Ngati manu Kurdu-kurlu Yimi, by Tasman Barbara Napurrurla. (Reader about how a mother looks after her baby.) Grade 1-2 Theme: Ngamarlangu $1.00 Out of print [Narrative]
1983: Ngalipa karlipa Yani Wirlinyi, by Patterson Valerie Napanangka. (Photo book and account of various hunting feats.) Grade 2-4 Theme: Wirlinyi $2.00 In print [Narrative]
1983: Nantuwu-kurlu, by Long Janet Nakamarra. (Photo book of horses.) Grade PS-1 Theme: Nantuwu $2.00 In print [Narrative]
1983: Mama-kurlu, by Long Janet Nakamarra. (Photo book of mothers.) Grade PS-T Theme: Ngati $2.00 In print [Marrative]
1983: Kurdu-kurlu, by Long Janet Nakamarra. (Photo book of children.) Grade PS-T Theme: Kurdu $2.00 In print [Narrative]
1983: Kurdu Wita-parnta Yupujurla, by Long Aileen Napaljarri. (Bringing up children in the old days.) Grade 3-4 Theme: Nyurru-warnu $2.00 In print [Instruction]
1983: Kartirdi Rurrunypa-kurlu, by Hargraves Judith Napangardi. (About a boy who loses a tooth.) Grade 2-4 Theme: Kartirdi $2.00 In print [Fiction]
1983: Karnta kuja Yanu Wirlinyi, by Gordon Jennie Nampijinpa. (Reader about a woman catching a goanna which bites her.) Grade T-2 Theme: Wirlinyi $1.00 Out of print [Fiction]
1983: Kamurlu Wita-kurlu, by Egan Anthony Jampijinpa. (Story of two boys finding a young camel stuck in a water-hole and being frightened by its mother.) Grade 2-4 Theme: Kamurlu $2.00 In print [Fiction]
1983: Jukukurlangukurlu Mangarrikirli, by Patterson V and Rose H. (Story of the little red hen.) Grade 3-5 Theme: Mangarri $2.00 In print [Fable]
1983: Jukujuku kuja Kangu Malikirli, by Ross Erica Napurrurla. (A story about a hen who rescues her chicken from a dog.) Grade 2-4 Theme: Karnta-wiri $2.00 In print [Fiction]
1983: Jukujuku Pinarrikirli kuja Yimirr-yungu Jarntu, by Patterson V and Rose H. (Story of the fox and the cunning chicken.) Grade 5-7 Theme: Yimirr-yinyi $2.00 Out of print [Fable]
1983: Jonah-kurlu, by Anonymous. (Story of Jonah and the whale.) Grade 5-7 Theme: Jonah $4.00 In print [Myth]
1983: Jinjiwarnu Rdukurduku-tiritiri-kirli, by Egan Anthony Jampijinpa. (Traditional story about how a grieving mother turns into a red-breasted bird. Song made to go with book.) Grade 3-5 Theme: Jukurrpa $2.00 In print [Myth]
1982: Yinarrki-kirli, by Martin Glorine Nungarrayi. (A day in the life of a spider.) Grade 2-4 Theme: Yinarrki $2.00 Out of print [Fiction]
1982: Wirlinyi Nyurru-wiyi-warnu manu Jalangu-jalangu-warnu-kurlu, by Granites June Napanangka. (About old and new ways of hunting.) Grade PS-2 Theme: Wirlinyi $1.50 In print [Instruction]
1982: Wati manu Jurlpu, by Ross Erica napurrurla. (Story about a man who moves a bird and its nest before cutting down a tree.) Grade T-2 Theme: Ngati $2.00 In print [Fiction]
1982: Ngurrju-maninjakurlangu Yapa Nyurnukurlangu, by Robertson G and Granites L. (A book about Warlpiri bush medicine in Warlpiri and English.) Grade 7-10 Theme: Ngurrju-mani $5.00 In print [Instruction]
1982: Ngapangka kapala Manyu-karri Kamina-jarra, by Nungarrayi Andrea. (Story about two girls playing in the water when small boys steal their clothes.) Grade 1-3 Theme: Jiliwirri $1.00 In print [Fiction]
1982: Ngajuku-kapirdi, by Granites June Napanangka. (Early reader about all the work an older sister does.) Grade PS-1 Theme: Warlalja $1.00 In print [Instruction]
1982: Karnta-jarra kujapala Pinta-pinta-jarrija, by Granites June Napanangka. (Story about two women who turned into butterflies.) Grade 3 and up Theme: Jukurrpa $1.50 In print [Myth]
1981: Yarla-kurlu, by Granites June Napanangka. (A book with sand-story type illustrations about digging for yarla (yams).) Grade 2-4 Theme: Yarla $1.00 In print [Narrative]
1981: Yaparranji kuja Ngurukari-kirra Yanu, by Granites June Napanangka. (Story of how a dutiful son buries his father and takes his mother and family to another place.) Grade 4-6 Theme: Yaparranji $2.00 In print [Moral tale]
1981: Yankirri-kirli, by Granites June Napanangka. (About hunting emus by poisoning water.) Grade 2-4 Theme: Yankirri $1.00 In print [Narrative]
1981: Wirliya-kurlu, by Granites June Napanangka. (Pictures of tracks.) Grade PS-9 Theme: Wirliya $2.00 In print [Instruction]
1981: Willowra Reading Scheme, by Long Janet Nakamarra. (A series of readers, instant readers 1-30 and sentence readers 1-30, plus a Teacher's Handbook.) Grade T-1 Theme: $61.00 In print [Repeated sentence types]
1981: Wati kujalpa Wapaja Karntaku-purda, by Robertson Lottie Napangardi. (Story of a couple who run away and get beaten but then get permission to leave.) Grade 3-5 Theme: Kalinja $2.00 In print [Fiction]
1981: Wardilyka-kurlu, by Granites June Napanangka. (About hunting turkeys and other animals.) Grade 2-4 Theme: Wardilyka $1.00 In print [Fiction]
1981: Wangirriji-jarra-kurlu, by Poulson Christopher Japangardi. (Traditional story about a fight over implements in different places.) Grade 4-7 Theme: Wangirriji $2.00 In print [Myth]
1981: Wakati Pirdijirri-kirli, by Egan Jeannie Nungarrayi. (How to make little cakes out of the wakati seed, with photos.) Grade 2-5 Theme: Wakati $3.00 In print [Instruction]
1981: Purlka manu Kinki-kirli, by Robertson Lottie. (Story of old man and a nasty spook.) Grade 3-7 Theme: Purlka $2.00 Out of print [Fiction]
1981: Purlka Pampa-kurlu, by Japanangka B.W. (Traditional story about an old blind man.) Grade 4-7 Theme: Purlka $2.00 In print [Myth]
1981: Puluku-kurlu, by Granites June Napanangka. (About rounding up and branding bullocks.) Grade 3-6 Theme: Puluku $2.00 In print [Instruction]
1981: Papa ka Jakumanu Warrki-jarrimi, by Martin Glorine Nungarrayi. (An account of going out with one's father to shoot a killer, cut it up and bring it back to share and eat.) Grade 2-4 Theme: Kila $2.00 In print [Narrative]
1981: Nyurruwiyi, by Napangardi S. (An outline of some coustoms which have changed between the past and the present.) Grade 2-3 Theme: Nyurruwiyi $2.00 In print [History]
1981: Nyurruwiyi kuja kalalu Wurnaju Wapaja Tangkiyi-kirli, by Granites June Napanangka. (How people used to travel with donkeys in the old days.) Grade 3-6 Theme: Tangkiyi $2.00 In print [History]
1981: Nyurruwiyi kuja kalalu Maliki-kirlirli Kuyuju Yirra-pungu, by Granites June Napanangka. (Story about olden days when people hunted with dogs.) Grade 3 and up Theme: Kuyu pinyi $2.00 In print [History]
1981: Nyurruwiyi kuja kalajana Kardiyarlu Yapa Muku Luwarnu, by Granites June Napanangka. (Story about a white man who used to shoot large numbers of Aboriginal people.) Grade 2-PP Theme: Kardiya $2.00 In print [History]
1981: Nyurnu-kurlu, by Granites June Napanangka. (Story about a ngangkayi curing a sick man.) Grade 2-4 Theme: Nyurnu $1.00 In print [Fiction]
1981: Nyurnu-kurlangu Maliki-kirli, by Granites June Napanangka. (Story about a dead man's dog.) Grade 2-4 Theme: Nyurnu $1.00 In print [Fiction]
1981: Ngurlu-kurlu, by Granites June Napanangka. (About gathering seeds to make traditional seed cakes.) Grade 2-4 Theme: Ngurlu $1.00 In print [Narrative]
1981: Ngapa-puru kalu Nyinami Yujukurla, by Granites June Napanangka. (Story about a family sitting in their humpie while the rain falls.) Grade 1-4 Theme: Ngapa_puru $1.00 In print [Narrative]
1981: Ngapa-kurlu, by Granites June Napanangka. (Pictures of different forms of water course.) Grade PS-9 Theme: Ngapa $2.00 In print [Instruction]
1981: Nganarna Ngajuju?, by Jungarrayi O. (Guessing book.) Grade 4-7 Theme: Wanta $1.50 In print [Riddle]
1981: Nawa-kurlu, by Anonymous. (Story of Noah and the flood.) Grade 4-6 Theme: Nawu $2.00 In print [Myth]
1981: Mungalyurrurlu kalu Ngapa Kardirni, by Granites June Napanangka. (Story about women getting water in the morning.) Grade T-3 Theme: Ngapa $1.00 In print [Narrative]
1981: Miyi-kirli, by Granites June Napanangka. (Pictures of different kinds of vegetable food.) Grade PS-9 Theme: Miyi $2.00 In print [Instruction]
1981: Milyapungkalu Kardiyakurlangu Jukurrpa, by Granites Leonard Japanangka. (A book about European law.) Grade Adult Theme: Kardiya $5.00 in print [Instruction]
1981: Marnkurrpa Pilikutu-patu-kurlu, by Robertson George Jampijinpa. (Story of the three billy goats gruff in Warlpiri.) Grade 3-6 Theme: Pilikutu $3.00 In print [Fable]
1981: Marlungku karla Warrirni Kurduku, by Ross Erica Napurrurla. (Story of a kangaroo looking for its child. Repeats like emu, yunturrkunyu.) Grade T-2 Theme: Ngamarlangu $2.00 In print [Fiction]
1981: Marlu-kurlu, by Spencer LLoyd Jungarrayi. (A story about a kangaroo who loses her child.) Grade 1-3 Theme: Marlu $2.00 In print [Fiction]
1981: Lungkarda-kurlu, by Nungarrayi Connie. (Traditional story.) Grade 4-7 Theme: Lungkarda $2.00 Out of print [Myth]
1981: Kurdu Wita kuja Nyurnujarrija Wantajangka, by Japanangka B. W. (Story of how a little child got heat exhaustion and how a Warlpiri doctor cured it.) Grade 3-5 Theme: Nyurnu $1.00 In print [Instruction]
1981: Karnta-patu-kurlu Wirlinyi-kirli, by Robertson Lottie. (A party of ladies out hunting who stay too late and get lost.) Grade 2-4 Theme: Wirlinyi $2.00 In print [Fiction]
1981: Karnta manu Yankirri, by Long Janet Nakamarra. (Traditional story about a relationship between a woman and an emu.) Grade 2-4 Theme: Karnta $2.00 In print [Myth]
1981: Kalinjarlu kujalpa-pala Purlka Paniya-parnta Mardarnu, by Granites June Napanangka. (Story of a model couple who look after his old blind father.) Grade 4 and up Theme: Wapirra $2.00 In print [Moral tale]
1981: Kalinja-kurlu, by Granites June Napanangka. (About a couple who go hunting.) Grade 3-5 Theme: Wirlinyi $2.00 In print [Narrative]
1981: Jurlpu-kurlu, by Granites June Napanangka. (Picture of different birds.) Grade PS-9 Theme: Jurlpu $2.00 In print [Instruction]
1981: Juju-kurlu, by Granites June Napanangka. (About a couple who feed an evil spirit and sneak away.) Grade 3-5 Theme: Juju $1.50 In print [Fiction]
1981: Juju Yapa-ngarnu-patu-kurlu, by Granites June Napanangka. (About a devil-man who eats a mother and her baby daughter.) Grade 3-5 Theme: Juju $2.00 In print [Fiction]
1981: Jarnpa-kurlu, by Granites June Napanangka. (About a monster which attacks a couple after the man has cut the ears of the dogs off.) Grade 2-4 Theme: Jarnpa $1.50 In print [Fable]
1981: Janmarda-kurlu, by Granites June Napanangka. (Story about getting wild onions.) Grade 1-4 Theme: Janmarda $1.50 In print [Narrative]
1980: Yipurayamukurlu, by Anonymous. (Story of Abraham but not Isaac.) Grade 5-7 Theme: Kirijini $2.00 In print [History]
1980: Warna-kurlu manu Jungunypa-kurlu, by Martin Glorine Nungarrayi. (Story of a mouse whose children are eaten by a snake.) Grade T-1 Theme: Warna $2.00 In print [Fiction]
1980: SRA reader series (12 titles), by Robertson G. and others. (12 easy readers made from SRA readers) Grade 1-3 Theme: $1.50 In print [Fiction]
1980: Ngurra-kurlu, by Granites June Napanangka. (Pictures of different humpies.) Grade PS-9 Theme: Ngurra $2.00 In print [Instruction]
1980: Milkari-kirli, by Granites June Napanangka. (Story of a faithful dog who looks after a blind man and is rewarded by becoming a young man.) Grade 4-6 Theme: Milkari $2.00 In print [Myth]
1980: Kuyu Ngarninja-wangu, by Robertson George Jampijinpa. (Animals we do not eat.) Grade PS-9 Theme: Kuyu $2.00 In print [Instruction]
1980: Kartirdi-kirli, by Robertson George Jampijinpa. (A book about dental health.) Grade 4-7 Theme: Kartirdi $2.00 In print [Instruction]
1980: Jurnarrpa-kurlu, by Egan Jeannie Nungarrayi. (Pictures of different things made by Warlpiri people.) Grade PS-9 Theme: Jurnarrpa $2.00 In print [Instruction]
1979: Wurramanji-kirli, by Long Janet Nakamarra. (About a round up.) Grade 4-7 Theme: Puluku $2.00 In print [Instruction]
1979: Wirliyajarrayi, by Long Janet Nakamarra. (A book about life at Willowra.) Grade 3-5 Theme: Jalanguwarnu $2.00 In print [History]
1979: Wati-jarra-kurlu, by Granites June Napanangka. (Traditional story.) Grade 2-4 Theme: Wati-jarra $2.00 Out of print [Myth]
1979: Wardilyka manu Yankirri, by Egan Jeannie Nungarrayi. (Traditional, humorous story about a fight.) Grade T-2 Theme: Kulu $2.00 In print [Myth]
1979: Wantangka Kuluwa Yulyurrpu Karapurda, by Robertson George Jampijinpa. (A book about the weather.) Grade 3-7 Theme: Wantangka $2.00 In print [Instruction]
1979: Tija-parnta Kuurlurla, by Long Janet Nakamarra. (About what a teacher does in a school.) Grade Adult Theme: Tija $2.00 In print [Instruction]
1979: Rdangkarlpa-kurlu, by Long Janet Nakamarra. (Traditional story about sharing food and a woman who collapses from heat while hunting.) Grade 4-7 Theme: Wirlinyi $2.00 Out of print [Myth]
1979: Pirntina-kurlu, by Nungarrayi B. (A traditional account of the snake called pirntina.) Grade 3-5 Theme: Pirntina $1.00 In print [Myth]
1979: Parljikangku Palkaju Yijardurlu, by Robertson George Jampijinpa. (A book about washing oneself properly.) Grade 4-9 Theme: Parljarni $2.00 Out of print [Instruction]
1979: Nyurruwiyi kalalu Yupujurla Wapaja, by Long Janet Nakamarra. (An account of life in the bush in the old days.) Grade 4-7 Theme: Nyurruwarnu $2.00 Out of print [History]
1979: Miyirnta-kujaku, by Robertson George Jampijinpa. (How to avoid bad colds.) Grade Adults Theme: Mirnta $2.00 In print [Instruction]
1979: Milpa Wijirni-kijaku, by Robertson George Jampijinpa. (How to avoid sore eyes, for adults.) Grade Adults Theme: Milpa $2.00 In print [Instruction]
1979: Maliki Yarnunjuku, by Robertson George Jampijinpa. (Story of a hungry dog trying to get breakfast.) Grade 1-3 Theme: Yarnunjuku $1.00 In print [Fiction]
1979: Kurdu Witawitakurlu, by Granites J N and Napaljarri M. (A book about looking after very small children.) Grade 2-3 Theme: Witawita $2.00 In print [Instruction]
1979: Kurdu Wita-parnta, by Long Janet Nakamarra. (Traditional story about looking after children in the old days.) Grade 4-7 Theme: Jina-mardarni $2.00 Out of print [History]
1979: Karnta manu Yankirri, by Egan Jeannie Nungarrayi. (Traditional story about a woman and an emu who quarrel.) Grade 2-4 Theme: Kulu $2.00 In print [Myth]
1978: Yurrkuru-kurlu, by Robertson George Jampijinpa. (The history of the Coniston massacres.) Grade 6-10 Theme: Yurrkuru $4.50 In print [History]
1978: Yurrkuru-kurlu, by Robertson George Jampijinpa. () Grade Theme: $1.00 Out of print []
1978: Wiiny-wiinypa-kurlu, by Nungarrayi Connie. (Traditional story about a man who wounds himself to pretend he was in a fight, and turns into a grey falcon.) Grade 4-7 Theme: Jukurrpa $2.00 In print [Myth]
1978: Wangarla-kurlu, by Egan Jeannie Nungarrayi. (Humorous, traditional story about ill-fated couple.) Grade 4-9 Theme: Warrura $2.00 In print [Myth]
1978: Wanakiji-kirli, by Jungarrayi L. (An account of collecting and preserving bush tomatoes in the old days.) Grade 2-7 Theme: Wanakiji $1.50 In print [Instruction]
1978: Riitiyi-maninjaku Pina-jarriya Yimi, by Robertson George Jampijinpa. () Grade Theme: $1.00 Out of print []
1978: Pirlimanu, by Nangala M and Napangardi S. (Traditional story with songs and very magical plot.) Grade 4-7 Theme: Jukurrpa $2.00 Out of print [Myth]
1978: Papardirlangukurlu, by Nungarrayi J and Jungarrayi L. (The story of two brothers and two women.) Grade 3-5 Theme: Jukurrpa $2.00 In print [Myth]
1978: Nyangurla, by Napaljarri K,H & M Nangala N. (A book about the times of day and the appropriate activities.) Grade 1-3 Theme: Nyangurla $2.00 In print [Instruction]
1978: Ngamarlangu-kurlu, by Egan Jeannie Nungarrayi. (Traditional) Grade 4-6 Theme: Ngamarlangu $2.00 Out of print [Myth]
1978: Lawanja Wardingki-kirli, by Nungarrayi, C Nakamarra, C. (Traditional story about an old man whose wives cook him bad seed cakes so he killed them and became a hill.) Grade 4-6 Theme: Jukurrpa $2.00 In print [Myth]
1978: Kinki, by Nangala M and Napangardi S. (Exciting story about a monstrous man.) Grade 4-7 Theme: Kinki $2.00 Out of print [Fiction]
1978: Jungarrayi Nangala Japaljarri manu Jampijinpa, by Nangala M and Napangardi S. (Traditional tale of blood and revenge.) Grade 4-7 Theme: Mimayi $2.00 In print [Myth]
1978: Ngalipanyangu paniya.[Darwin] : Dept. of Health, c1978. [7] p. : ill. ; 21 cm. Warlpiri and English. * Territory Health Service Library, Darwin ABOR. HEALTH 617.7 NGA 1978; Miinta namu mulyurarlku = - Colds and running noses, byMabel Nabaidjari. Darwin : Dept. of Health, 1977. 8 leaves : ill. ; 21 cm. Text in English and Warlpiri. Preface in English. * Territory Health Service Library, Alice Springs ABOR. HEALTH 616.205 NAB 1977, Darwin ABOR. HEALTH 616.205 NAB 1977; Yarla, by Robertson George Jampijinpa. (Early word book.) Grade PS Theme: $2.00 Out of print []
1977: Wirlinyi, by Robertson George Jampijinpa. (A book about hunting.) Grade 3-4 Theme: Wirlinyi $1.00 Out of print [Instruction]
1977: Wirlinyi Manjiki-wana, by Japanangka P. (A family goes hunting, finds lots of food and camps overnight.) Grade 1-2 Theme: Wirlinyi $1.50 In print [Narrative]
1977: Wardiji-kirlangu, by Nangala M and Napangardi S. (Traditional story.) Grade 4-7 Theme: Wardiji $2.00 In print [Myth]
1977: Puku Wita-wita-kurlangu, by Robertson George Jampijinpa. () Grade PS-1 Theme: $1.00 Out of print []
1977: Pirnki-kirlangu-jarra, by Nungarrayi Nancy. (Traditional story about two cave dwellers.) Grade 4-7 Theme: Pirnki $2.00 Out of print [Myth]
1977: Nyurruwiyi Yupujurla, by Robertson George Jampijinpa. (An account of Darby Jampijinpa's early life.) Grade 5-9 Theme: Nyurruwiyi $2.00 Out of print [History]
1977: Nyajangu Nyampuju?, by Robertson George Jampijinpa. (A counting book for early childhood.) Grade PS-1 Theme: Nampa $2.00 In print [Instruction]
1977: Milya Pungka-jana, by Robertson George Jampijinpa. () Grade Theme: $1.00 Out of print []
1977: Kuyu-kurlu Ngulya-ngawurrpa manu Wilypiri-ngawurrpa, by Anonymous. (About animals that live in holes and hollow trees.) Grade 3-7 Theme: Kuyu $2.00 In print [Instruction]
1977: Kuyu kuja karlipa Ngarni, by Anonymous. (Meat animals we eat.) Grade PS-9 Theme: Kuyu $2.00 In print [Instruction]
1977: Kurtaiji-kirli, by Poulson Christopher Japangardi. (Semi-comic about how a small boy shoots a kadaitcha man.) Grade T-3 Theme: Kurtaiji $2.00 In print [Comedy]
1977: Kurdu-kurlangu Puku, by Granites Robin Japanangka. (Sentence reader.) Grade PS Theme: $1.00 In print [Sentences]
1977: Karrinyarra, by Nungarrayi N and Napangardi S. (Traditional story about dancing giant who falls to pieces.) Grade 3-5 Theme: Jukurrpa $2.00 In print [Myth]
1977: Jukujuku-kurlu, by Robertson George Jampijinpa. () Grade Theme: $2.00 Out of print []
1976: Yunparnirlipa, by Anonymous. (A collection of children's Warlpiri songs from Yuendumu school.) Grade PS-7 Theme: Yunparni $3.00 In print [Song]
1976: Yarlpurru-kurlu, by Ross Tess Napaljarri. (Humorous traditional story of twins one of whom makes a woman out of a possum.) Grade 6-10 Theme: Mimayi $2.00 Out of print [Myth]
1976: Yankirri-kirli, by Robertson George Jampijinpa. (A useful book about emus and how to hunt them.) Grade 3-7 Theme: Kuyu $1.00 In print [Instruction]
1976: Yani, by Granites Robin Japanangka. (Sentence reader.) Grade PS-T Theme: Yani $1.00 In print [Sentences]
1976: Yani, yanirni, by Poulson Christopher Japangardi. (Sentence reader.) Grade PS-T Theme: $1.00 In print [Sentences]
1976: Wirriya-kurlu, by Ross Tess Napaljarri. (Bloodthirsty story of a man who runns off with another man's wife and murders her and the children.) Grade 4-7 Theme: Mimayi $2.00 In print [Myth]
1976: Wirlinyi, by Anonymous. (A useful little book about traditional hunting, SACE.) Grade 2-4 Theme: Wirlinyi $2.00 Out of print [Instruction]
1976: Wirlinyi Kanyarlaku-purda, by Poulson Christopher Japangardi. (An account of hunting rock wallabies.) Grade 4-7 Theme: Wirlinyi $2.00 Out of print [Instruction]
1976: Warnapari-kirli, by Ross Tess Napaljarri. (A collection of stories about dingoes.) Grade 3-5 Theme: Warnapari $2.00 Out of print [Myth]
1976: Turaki kujarnalu Wantija, by Ross Tess Napaljarri. (Heart-rending tale of a crash between a truck and a health vehicle.) Grade 2-4 Theme: Wantimi $2.00 In print [Narrative]
1976: Purlka Pampa, by Robertson George Jampijinpa. (A traditional story about a blind man and his wives.) Grade 5-9 Theme: Purlka $2.00 In print [Myth]
1976: Palka-kari, by Granites Robin Japanangka. (Sentence reader.) Grade T-1 Theme: $1.00 In print [Sentences]
1976: Nyarrpara Kurduju?, by Poulson Christopher Japangardi. (First reader Pre-school and Transition.) Grade PS-T Theme: Ngatinyanu $1.00 In print [Riddle]
1976: Nyarrpa-jarrimi karna?, by Granites Robin Japanangka. (Early reader.) Grade 1-2 Theme: Jalanguwarnu $1.00 In print [Fiction]
1976: Ngajurna Warlpiri, by Robertson George Jampijinpa. (Easy reader, redrawn by Gordon Robertson, reprinted 1992.) Grade PS-2 Theme: Ngurra $1.00 inprint [Narrative]
1976: Ngaju-nyangu, nyuntu-nyangu?, by Granites Robin Japanangka. (Sentence reader.) Grade PS-T Theme: Nyanungunyangu $1.00 In print [Sentences]
1976: Kuwana-kurlu, by Jungarrayi F. and Jangala J. (Traditional story about how the goanna lost its poison and the snake got it.) Grade 5-7 Theme: Jukurrpa $2.00 In print [Myth]
1976: Kanaji-ngirli Yanu, by Poulson Christopher Japangardi. (Traditional story of the giant woman of Kanaji.) Grade 5-7 Theme: Jukurrpa $5.00 In print [Myth]
1976: Jungunypa-kurlu, by Granites Robin Japanangka. (Story about mouse and cloze exercises.) Grade 1-2 Theme: Jungunypa $1.00 In print [Fiction]
1976: Jukururlu ngula-nyanu Nganturnu Yujuku, by Spencer Lloyd Jungarrayi. (How a man builds a humpy on his own.) Grade 2-4 Theme: Yujuku $2.00 In print [Narrative]
1975: Nyurruwiyi manu Jalangu-jalangu, by Ross Tess Napaljarri. (Books 1-5 of a SACE series about old and new customs.) Grade 3-5 Theme: Nyurruwarnu $5.00 Out of print [Instruction]
1975: Nyinami, by Poulson Christopher Japangardi. (Sentence reader.) Grade PS-T Theme: $1.00 In print [Sentences]
1975: Nyanyi manu Nyangu, by Poulson Christopher Japangardi. (Sentence reader.) Grade PS-T Theme: $1.00 In print [Sentences]
1975: Nyajangu Nyampu?, by Poulson Christopher Japangardi. (A small book about dual forms and the form for several.) Grade PS-1 Theme: Nyajangu $1.00 In print [Instruction]
1975: Ngangkayikirli, by Granites Robin Japanangka. (Story of how a traditional doctor comes to the camp of a sick man, cures him and is given his daughter to marry.) Grade 3-5 Theme: Ngangkayi $2.00 In print [Fiction]
1975: Marlungku karla Warrirni Ngurraku, by Robertson George Jampijinpa. (Story about a kangaroo looking for a home, repeats like ones about emu, python. Song made to go with book.) Grade 1-3 Theme: Ngurra $2.00 In print [Fiction]
1975: Maliki Punku Maju, by Robertson George Jampijinpa. (Easy reader about a naughty dog.) Grade PS-1 Theme: Jarntu $1.00 Out of print [Fiction]
1975: Jangka, by Langdon P.J. (Sentence reader.) Grade PS-T Theme: $1.00 In print [Sentences]
1974: Wirlinyi Wita, by Robertson George Jampijinpa. (A short book about collecting yuparli, reprinted 1992) Grade T-2 Theme: Wirlinyi $1.00 In print [Fiction]
1974: Maliki-pardu-kurlu Yimi, by Robertson George Jampijinpa. (Easy book about a dog who falls into water.) Grade T-2 Theme: Jarntu $1.00 In print [Fiction]
1974: Kurdu-pardu-kurlu Yimi, by Robertson George Jampijinpa. (Story about children.) Grade PS-T Theme: Kurdu $1.00 Out of print [Narrative]
1974: Kirringka, by Robertson George Jampijinpa. (Story about a day out hunting at a place, Kirringka.) Grade 2-5 Theme: Miyi $2.00 In print [Narrative]
1974: Kinki-kirli, by Langdon Perry. (Story about how a man deceives a spook by putting ant-hills inside the wind-break.) Grade 4-6 Theme: Kinki $1.00 In print [Myth]
199?: Safe Sex Quiz!! ~ Junga marta warlka marta???, and other stories. Alice Springs. [adapted from Streetwize Comic] [Department of Social Security ?]

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