Tangki Tjuta (Children's Book)

Long, long ago, we didn't have donkeys. We didn't have a lot of the things we have today. We didn't know donkeys existed.
Our people used to walk with their camels and donkeys from Areyonga to Ernabella. They brought their donkeys here, and left them.

A lovely picture book following the short-film animation 'Tangki', tells a heartwarming story about how tangki ( donkeys ) came to be in the community of Ernabella. The story which originates from three Anangu women, explains how donkeys became valuable helpers and valuable friends of the community. 

Told in Pitjantjatjara and English and featuring the whimsical, distinctive sculptures that have made Tjanpi Desert Weavers famous, this dual language Australian story offers warm and humorous insights from an Anangu perspective.

Winner of the 2024 NT Chief Ministers Award for 'Best Childrens/Young Adult Fiction'!

Judges comments:  ‘What a joy to read. This is a book for everyone, not just children. It’s charming, original and quirky. The woven sculpture illustrations are unique, effective and full of character. From the making of the props to the beguiling storyline, this is truly a book about the Northern Territory. A must for every school library.’