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Australian Book Retailer of the Year 2021
Jacki Ferro
Through Old Nana Quokka, Book 3 in the Spirit of the Dreaming series, Yamatji-Noongar Elder Aunty Rhonda Collard-Spratt shares the healing wisdom of her ancestors, and the importance of caring…
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Corey Tutt, Molly Hunt (illus.)
A cool gift book from the founder of DeadlyScience and author of The First Scientists.
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Anita Heiss, Samantha Campbell (illus.)
Powerful and moving, Bidhi Galing (Big Rain) celebrates the Wiradyuri heroes of the Great Flood of Gundagai in 1852, told through the eyes of a young girl who is rescued…
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Various Authors
The nine stories in this book come from nine different regions in the Northern Territory. They are written in the language spoken in that region and they are a mix…
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Melissa Greenwood
A soothing bedtime story from mum to baby
As the sun shines throughout the day,
it warms your cheeks while we play.
As the sun sets in the evening sky,
…
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Trevor Fourmile, Jingalu (illus.)
Based on a traditional story from the Gimuy Walubara Yidinji First Nations people of Cairns, it has been told by many generations.
Max Dulumunmun Harrison
'When I was 10 years old, I was given Gurawul's story by my grandfather Muns...in the dirt...they made me promise to go to the southern land and search for the…
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Jacinta Daniher, Taylor Hampton
Age range 3 to 8
Join our yarning circle and listen to our stories.
Our Mob proudly celebrates our Aboriginal culture.
Our Mob explores Aboriginal culture and how it is…
'BurWhela' Ros Kneebone-Dodson
Age range 5 to 10
Dja Dja Wurrung Ancestors' stories as told to me by my mother, my grandmother, my great-grandmother and my great-great-grandmother before her.
How did Wabbee, the…
Brenton E. McKenna
Yawuru creator Brenton E McKenna brings you a superb storytelling experience of the outback supernatural, in his new black-and-white graphic novel, Hairy Holes.
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Adam Duncan
Age range 0 to 6
On a starless night Little Brother leaves the safety of the campfire and is captured by the fearsome bunyip. Big Sister will need everything she…
Jared Thomas
Age range 7 to 12
'Nooooo,' I yelled and then Mum ran into the room in panic.
'What is it, what is it?!' she yelled, shaking me by the shoulder.
Carol Robertson
This is a story about Cat and Mouse.
Mouse eats insects, like grasshopper. Cat eats small birds, lizards, snakes and also mice. One night, Cat and Mouse are both very…
Isaiah Firebrace, Jaelyn Biumaiwai, Keisha Leon
The debut book from Isaiah Firebrace that introduces 20 things every child (and adult!) should know about First Nations cultures.
Helen Milroy
From the author of the Backyard series, Helen Milroy’s latest picture book invites readers to realise the magic of the stars.
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Adam Goodes, Ellie Laing & David Hardy
A joyful story about the power of reconnecting to family, culture and Country. From Australian of the Year Adam Goodes, co-writer Ellie Laing, and Barkindji illustrator David Hardy.
Cathy Freeman, Coral Vass & Tannya Harricks (illus.)
Cathy ran barefoot every day across the great ancient land, as her people had done for sixty thousand years before. And when she ran, she could hear the heartbeat of…
Jordan Gould,Richard Pritchard
Meet Wylah: warrior, hero and friend. Her adventures have been 40,000 years in the making!
Gladys Milroy
A beautiful story about conservation, working together and hope.
Carl Merrison,Hakea Hustler & Samantha Campbell (illus.)
An empowering, uplifting picture book about what it is that makes you who you are, from the award-winning authors of Black Cockatoo.
Joe Willigan Ross, Stacey Bush, Remi Nyandat Ross, Boheme Baiana Ross
Winthali is a traditional Bunuba story, adapted here by Joe Willigan Ross and Stacey Bush.
Jasmine Seymour
Told in English and Dharug, Open Your Heart to Country is a moving account of reconnection to Country from a First Nations perspective. This picture book invites readers to reflect…
A beautiful and lyrical picture book for new babies across Australia.
Gabriel Maralngurra
One crocodile with many sharp teeth, two snake-necked turtles swimming in a billabong, three water goannas soaking up the sun… Learn to count with the animals of Australia’s West Arnhem…
Rhonda Collard- Spratt,Jacki Ferro
In this Aboriginal Dreaming story, follow Balharda downriver from the desert to the sea and learn how words can hurt or heal, and how making friends can open up whole…
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Cheryl Kickett-Tucker, Tyrown Waigana
Written in Noongar and English, and illustrated with striking contemporary artwork, Ninni Yabini is a memorable celebration of family and belonging.
In this delightful picture book, Mother and Father swan…
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Kimberly Engwicht
Discover the landscapes of Australia through the vibrant artwork of Aboriginal artist Kimberly Engwicht.
The All Around Us series is a captivating collection of first concepts board books, told through…
Anita Heiss
An insightful and humorous story of a young girl’s determination to be who she wants to be.
Ryhia Dank
Discover the sounds of Australia through the incredible artwork of Aboriginal artist Ryhia Dank.
Dave Mangenner Gough
With rhythmic intensity, luwa tara luwa waypa tells the captivating story of niyakara’s journey from boy to man, a story of courage and transformation.
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Emma Bear
Out on a hunting trip a family spies a big goanna. The youngest son wanted to kill it but his mother said no because it was a Mummy Goanna. They…
Marshia Cook
Jarrampa are yabbies - they are very tasty to eat but a challenge to catch because of those claws. One old woman had a clever way of catching them -…
Edith Wright
‘One morning Charlie was working inside a seaplane. He suddenly heard planes flying overhead, and they seemed incredibly low. Charlie went outside. When he looked up he saw enemy planes…
Meyne Wyatt,Meyne Wyatt
OUR STORIES is a funny, relatable and engaging new early-chapter book series that celebrates Australia’s multicultural society with authors and illustrators from a diverse range of backgrounds.
Duncan Smith,Nicole Godwin
For those born in Australian, it’s easy to take citizenship and its responsibilities for granted. But there is much more to being an Australian citizen than having a passport and…
Adam Goodes,Ellie Laing & David Hardy
A joyful celebration of family and culture, the Welcome to Our Country series introduces First Nations history to children. From Australian of the Year Adam Goodes, co-writer Ellie Laing, and…
Johanna Bell
A funny and much-loved CBCA-winning picture book set in an outback community.
Shaa Smith,Neeyan Smith
The Dunggiirr Brothers and the Caring Song of the Whale is both a beautiful picture book and a special resource that will connect children to the landscape of the mid-north…
Sally Morgan
This simple, elegant book about unconditional love is the perfect way to reinforce to all children that they are unique, important and special just the way they are.
Rachael Sarra
Count your way through the incredible artwork of Aboriginal artist Rachael Sarra.
Melanie Hava
Discover the animals of Australia through the incredible artwork of Aboriginal artist Melanie Hava.
Victor Steffensen & Sandra Steffensen (illus.)
A young reader’s edition for 5 to 10 year olds, which follows Victor Steffensen’s bestselling book Fire Country
Bronwyn Bancroft
A treasury of four books by Bronwyn Bancroft.
Larry Brandy
The Wiradjuri are the people of the three bila (rivers) and their nguram-bang (Country) is the second largest in Australia. Come with Uncle Larry Brandy on an enlightening journey through…
Cathy Freeman
A gorgeous picture book that will inspire girls and boys everywhere to chase their dreams.
Aunty Fay Muir,Sue Lawson
A tender, thoughtful story with a gentle reminder of all the ways sharing makes us stronger.
Adam Goodes, Ellie Laing, David Hardy
An accessible picture book for young children that introduces First Nations history and the term ‘terra nullius’ to a general audience, from Australian of the Year, community leader and anti-racism…
Corey Tutt, Blak Douglas
The first book from Corey Tutt of DeadlyScience for kids aged 7 to 12 years to develop a love of science and respect for Indigenous knowledge at the same time.
