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Ningaloo
In the north of Western Australia, where the desert meets the sea, lies one of the last great wild regions on earth. The First Peoples of the region call it Nyinggulu. The rest of the world knows it as Ningaloo.
Join award-winning author and passionate conservationist Tim Winton and watercolourist Cindy Lane as they dive into this incredible part of the world. From enormous whale sharks to minuscule Cape Range Millipedes, and from colourful coral reefs to muddy mangroves, the biodiversity and interconnectedness of each distinctive ecosystem will fill young readers with wonder and awe.
Most importantly, as the next generation of custodians of Ningaloo, they’ll discover how to support and protect the region in the years to come.
PRAISE FOR THE BOOK
‘Lane’s beautifully realistic illustrations are rich with layered detail, drawing readers into the vibrant reef. The pages are filled with fascinating facts about sea creatures, diverse fauna and stories of the First Nations peoples and their long history with the reef.’ Books+Publishing
Join award-winning author and passionate conservationist Tim Winton and watercolourist Cindy Lane as they dive into this incredible part of the world. From enormous whale sharks to minuscule Cape Range Millipedes, and from colourful coral reefs to muddy mangroves, the biodiversity and interconnectedness of each distinctive ecosystem will fill young readers with wonder and awe.
Most importantly, as the next generation of custodians of Ningaloo, they’ll discover how to support and protect the region in the years to come.
PRAISE FOR THE BOOK
‘Lane’s beautifully realistic illustrations are rich with layered detail, drawing readers into the vibrant reef. The pages are filled with fascinating facts about sea creatures, diverse fauna and stories of the First Nations peoples and their long history with the reef.’ Books+Publishing
72 pages, Hardcover
Published October 1, 2025
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About the author
Tim Winton
76 books2,407 followersTim Winton was born in Perth, Western Australia, but moved at a young age to the small country town of Albany.
While a student at Curtin University of Technology, Winton wrote his first novel, An Open Swimmer. It went on to win The Australian/Vogel Literary Award in 1981, and launched his writing career. In fact, he wrote "the best part of three books while at university". His second book, Shallows, won the Miles Franklin Award in 1984. It wasn't until Cloudstreet was published in 1991, however, that his career and economic future were cemented.
In 1995 Winton’s novel, The Riders, was shortlisted for the Booker Prize, as was his 2002 book, Dirt Music. Both are currently being adapted for film. He has won many other prizes, including the Miles Franklin Award three times: for Shallows (1984), Cloudstreet (1992) and Dirt Music (2002). Cloudstreet is arguably his best-known work, regularly appearing in lists of Australia’s best-loved novels. His latest novel, released in 2013, is called Eyrie.
He is now one of Australia's most esteemed novelists, writing for both adults and children. All his books are still in print and have been published in eighteen different languages. His work has also been successfully adapted for stage, screen and radio. On the publication of his novel, Dirt Music, he collaborated with broadcaster, Lucky Oceans, to produce a compilation CD, Dirt Music – Music for a Novel.
He has lived in Italy, France, Ireland and Greece but currently lives in Western Australia with his wife and three children.
While a student at Curtin University of Technology, Winton wrote his first novel, An Open Swimmer. It went on to win The Australian/Vogel Literary Award in 1981, and launched his writing career. In fact, he wrote "the best part of three books while at university". His second book, Shallows, won the Miles Franklin Award in 1984. It wasn't until Cloudstreet was published in 1991, however, that his career and economic future were cemented.
In 1995 Winton’s novel, The Riders, was shortlisted for the Booker Prize, as was his 2002 book, Dirt Music. Both are currently being adapted for film. He has won many other prizes, including the Miles Franklin Award three times: for Shallows (1984), Cloudstreet (1992) and Dirt Music (2002). Cloudstreet is arguably his best-known work, regularly appearing in lists of Australia’s best-loved novels. His latest novel, released in 2013, is called Eyrie.
He is now one of Australia's most esteemed novelists, writing for both adults and children. All his books are still in print and have been published in eighteen different languages. His work has also been successfully adapted for stage, screen and radio. On the publication of his novel, Dirt Music, he collaborated with broadcaster, Lucky Oceans, to produce a compilation CD, Dirt Music – Music for a Novel.
He has lived in Italy, France, Ireland and Greece but currently lives in Western Australia with his wife and three children.
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October 6, 2025
EXCERPT: In the north of Western Australia, where the desert meets the sea, lies one of the last great wild regions on earth.
The First Peoples of the region call it Nyinggulu.
The rest of the world knows it as NINGALOO.
ABOUT 'NINGALOO': Join award-winning author and passionate conservationist Tim Winton and watercolourist Cindy Lane as they dive into this incredible part of the world. From enormous whale sharks to minuscule Cape Range Millipedes, and from colourful coral reefs to muddy mangroves, the biodiversity and interconnectedness of each distinctive ecosystem will fill young readers with wonder and awe.
Most importantly, as the next generation of custodians of Ningaloo, they’ll discover how to support and protect the region in the years to come.
MY THOUGHTS: Snorkeling the Ningaloo Reef is on my bucket list - it is something my youngest son and I plan to do together. So I was extremely excited to receive a copy of Ningaloo, written by Tim Winton and illustrated by Cindy Lane, for review.
It is a stunning book aimed at the young (primary and lower secondary ages), encouraging them to care for and protect this unique, endangered and fragile ecosystem and the creatures that reside within. Having said that, I (at 70) am utterly enchanted by it.
Superbly illustrated, Ningaloo features the reef itself and the creatures found there, as well as the surrounding landscape, its residents and a brief geological history of the area.
Younger readers will be attracted to the beautiful illustrations of species like turtles and whale sharks, while older readers will be engaged by the geological, biological and ecological information provided on Ningaloo's three exceptional ecosystems.
A gem of a book to be treasured.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
#Ningaloo @fremantlepress
MEET THE AUTHOR: TIM WINTON Tim Winton grew up and still lives in Western Australia. Considered the pre-eminent Australian author of his generation, Tim is the author of thirty books which have been widely translated and adapted for film, television, stage, opera, and radio. He has won the Miles Franklin, Australia’s most prestigious award, four times and has twice been shortlisted for the Booker Prize, for The Riders and Dirt Music. Renowned for his role in the campaign to save Ningaloo Reef in 2000–2003, Tim’s most recent work in the environmental space is the award-winning series Ningaloo Nyinggulu (2023), which he wrote and narrated. Voted a National Living Treasure by the National Trust in 1997, he is also an honorary fellow of the Australian Academy of the Humanities. In recognition of his contribution to literature and the environment, in 2023 he was made an Officer of the Order of Australia. (source: https://www.simonandschuster.com/auth...)
MEET THE ILLUSTRATOR: CINDY LANE loves to make things, especially books. She can be found most days splashing about in rock-pools, and paint puddles. When out exploring she observes and collects all sorts of things, transforming them into book illustrations in her seaside studio. Cindy has travelled the world giving talks and workshops, showing others how to enjoy being creative. She has lived East, West and Far North coast Australia, but now calls Perth home. (Source: https://www.cindylaneart.com.au/about-1)
DISCLOSURE: Thank you to Fremantle Press for providing a copy of Ningaloo - Australia's Wild Wonder written by Tim Winton and illustrated by Cindy Lane for review. All opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own personal opinions.
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The First Peoples of the region call it Nyinggulu.
The rest of the world knows it as NINGALOO.
ABOUT 'NINGALOO': Join award-winning author and passionate conservationist Tim Winton and watercolourist Cindy Lane as they dive into this incredible part of the world. From enormous whale sharks to minuscule Cape Range Millipedes, and from colourful coral reefs to muddy mangroves, the biodiversity and interconnectedness of each distinctive ecosystem will fill young readers with wonder and awe.
Most importantly, as the next generation of custodians of Ningaloo, they’ll discover how to support and protect the region in the years to come.
MY THOUGHTS: Snorkeling the Ningaloo Reef is on my bucket list - it is something my youngest son and I plan to do together. So I was extremely excited to receive a copy of Ningaloo, written by Tim Winton and illustrated by Cindy Lane, for review.
It is a stunning book aimed at the young (primary and lower secondary ages), encouraging them to care for and protect this unique, endangered and fragile ecosystem and the creatures that reside within. Having said that, I (at 70) am utterly enchanted by it.
Superbly illustrated, Ningaloo features the reef itself and the creatures found there, as well as the surrounding landscape, its residents and a brief geological history of the area.
Younger readers will be attracted to the beautiful illustrations of species like turtles and whale sharks, while older readers will be engaged by the geological, biological and ecological information provided on Ningaloo's three exceptional ecosystems.
A gem of a book to be treasured.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
#Ningaloo @fremantlepress
MEET THE AUTHOR: TIM WINTON Tim Winton grew up and still lives in Western Australia. Considered the pre-eminent Australian author of his generation, Tim is the author of thirty books which have been widely translated and adapted for film, television, stage, opera, and radio. He has won the Miles Franklin, Australia’s most prestigious award, four times and has twice been shortlisted for the Booker Prize, for The Riders and Dirt Music. Renowned for his role in the campaign to save Ningaloo Reef in 2000–2003, Tim’s most recent work in the environmental space is the award-winning series Ningaloo Nyinggulu (2023), which he wrote and narrated. Voted a National Living Treasure by the National Trust in 1997, he is also an honorary fellow of the Australian Academy of the Humanities. In recognition of his contribution to literature and the environment, in 2023 he was made an Officer of the Order of Australia. (source: https://www.simonandschuster.com/auth...)
MEET THE ILLUSTRATOR: CINDY LANE loves to make things, especially books. She can be found most days splashing about in rock-pools, and paint puddles. When out exploring she observes and collects all sorts of things, transforming them into book illustrations in her seaside studio. Cindy has travelled the world giving talks and workshops, showing others how to enjoy being creative. She has lived East, West and Far North coast Australia, but now calls Perth home. (Source: https://www.cindylaneart.com.au/about-1)
DISCLOSURE: Thank you to Fremantle Press for providing a copy of Ningaloo - Australia's Wild Wonder written by Tim Winton and illustrated by Cindy Lane for review. All opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own personal opinions.
https://sandysbookaday.wordpress.com/...
September 27, 2025
I was fortunate to attend the launch of this absolutely stunning, nonfiction children’s book about Western Australia’s Ningaloo Reef, Cape Range and Exmouth Gulf. Beautiful.
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