Bamay Possum’s Party (Gumbaynggirr)
Bamay Possum’s Party is an educational children’s story featuring Gumbaynggirr words that has been enjoyed by readers since 1994. This improved 2025 edition features colourful illustrations by Frank McLeod and includes notes for teachers and a guide to the sounds of the Gumbaynggirr words used throughout the book.
The story was created as teaching material for pre-schoolers and infants, especially for the Koori children, of the Mid North Coast of NSW. In this way some of our language will be passed on to our children. The culture, too, is reinforced – Koori children often stay with extended family members other than parents.
Full audio is available for download via a QR code on the inside cover of the book.
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