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Aka the Pet Crocodile

by Jeffrey Aniba Waia

A crocodile, a family, and Saibai Island tradition

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A crocodile, a family, and Saibai Island tradition

Set on Saibai Island in the Torres Strait, this bilingual picture book pairs a family story with Kalaw Kawaw Ya language and cultural tradition. Eleven children of the Saibai Koedal Clan share a close bond with Aka, a crocodile cared for as part of their family. When the children forget to feed her, the story turns to responsibility and care for the natural world. It also introduces a Koedal naming practice in which each child’s name is linked to part of Aka’s body, connecting the tale to cultural heritage across generations.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Young children and families interested in bilingual picture books in English and Kalaw Kawaw Ya.
  • Readers seeking children’s stories connected to Torres Strait Islander culture and Saibai Island traditions.
  • Families looking for a story about caring for others and the natural world.

Themes

Care and responsibilityTorres Strait Islander cultural heritageKalaw Kawaw Ya languageRespect for the natural world

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Book overview

Take a deep dive into the waters of the Torres Strait when Aka the crocodile becomes part of the family. Learn Kalaw Kawaw Ya language and discover how great power comes with great responsibility-Saibai Island style!

 

"AKA the Pet Crocodile," a bilingual picture book in Kalaw Kawaw Ya (KKY) and English, which weaves together a timeless Torres Strait Islander tale of love, responsibility, and cultural heritage. Perfect for young readers this story introduces children to the rich traditions of Saibai Island while fostering empathy, environmental awareness, and respect for Indigenous cultures.

 

In this captivating tale, eleven playful children from the Saibai Koedal Clan share an extraordinary bond with their pet crocodile, Aka. Loved like a grandmother, Aka is at the heart of their adventures-until the children forget to feed her. What follows is a profound lesson about caring for others and respecting the natural world. The story also preserves a unique cultural tradition: each child's name is linked to a part of Aka's body, a practice that endures among families with the Koedal as their totem.

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