Aussie Kids Books

Published by : Magabala Books This exquisite picture book takes us on a journey of the heart as it illuminates the various ways in which family is our ‘heart and home.’ This is a gentle book with a powerful message about the ways in which family keeps us connected – to the people we love, and to the place we live. We are reminded of the importance of being attuned with nature, and of having respect for family and country. It is through our deep connections with family and pla

Illustrated by Karen Briggs This delightful picture book gives voice to kids living in a remote community in the Roper River region of the Northern Territory. The children joyfully share stories about the activities they enjoy, many of which young children reading this book will relate to – such as riding bikes, dancing, and fishing. We hear about other activities too, that may be less familiar - such as lighting fires to clean up country, hunting bush turkey, and coming face

This beautifully illustrated book, comprised of three linked short stories, is multi-layered. On one level it can be read as a story about the way in which the curious and friendly Willy Wagtail, through learning the different languages of the animals living in surrounding bushland, encourages the ‘bush mob’ to work together to save the community when devastating bushfires hit. On another level, this story illuminates the importance of learning about and preserving First Nati