authors: Andrew Kelly; Aunty Joy Murphy
illustrator: Lisa Kennedy

As ngua rises . . . Bunjil soars over mountain ash, flying higher and higher as the wind warms. Below, Birrarung begins its long winding path down to palem warreen.

Yarra Riverkeeper Andrew Kelly and Aboriginal Elder of the Wurundjeri people Aunty Joy Murphy join to tell the Indigenous and geographical story of Melbourne’s beautiful Yarra River—from its source to its mouth and from its prehistory to the present day. The writing dazzles with poetic descriptions of the trees, plants, and wildlife that thrive in harmony along the waterway. Lush and vibrant acrylic paintings from Indigenous illustrator Lisa Kennedy bring the mighty Yarra to life with jewel-like details that offer opportunities for discovery on every page. As gorgeous and powerful as the river itself, this stunning book invites all to come to Wilam: home. End matter includes an authors' note and a glossary of the Woiwurrung words used in the story.