books

'ABC Dreaming' introduces young children to the alphabet through Australian plants and animals.
#alphabet #nativeanimals #nativeplants

An environmental tale for Early Childhood and Lower Primary readers that shows how animals are affected by rubbish left in their habitat by humans.
#careforcountry #healcountry #sustainability #environment #nativeanimals

'Ceremony' invites you to celebrate the rich traditions of dance, family, community and caring for Country from the world's oldest continuous culture.
#aboriginalculture #adnyamathanhalanguage #traditions #ceremony #moieties #traditionalclothing #ochre #music #dance #stories #bushfood

A visual and lyrical depiction of coming home to Country from acclaimed author and illustrator Bronwyn Bancroft.
#connectiontocountry #bundjalungcountry

An empowering story of truth, strength and community.
#resilience #strength #Aboriginalpeople #Aboriginalculture #survival #Australianhistory #truthtelling #colonisation

The iconic Australian song 'From Little Things Big Things Grow' appears here for the first time as a beautiful book for all ages.
#WaveHillWalkOff #Gurindji #VincentLingiari #landback

A deeply felt and heart-stirring picture book about the connection between mothers, babies and Miimi Marraal, Mother Earth.
#baby #mother #earth #kinship #Gumbaynggirr #Gumbaynggirrlanguage

Adapted from Briggs’ celebrated song 'The Children Came Back', Our Home, Our Heartbeat is a celebration of past and present Indigenous legends, as well as emerging generations, and at its heart honours the oldest continuous culture on earth.

This is a story about the landmark 1967 Referendum, the two women who came together to change the law... and how the Australian people said YES.
#history #1967referendum #nationalreconciliationweek #voting #government #racism #unity #fairness #rights

A morality tale about a young eagle, Maliyan, who learns it’s hard to soar like an eagle when you are surrounded by turkeys.
#elders #wisdom #respect #confidence #friendships #nativebirds #gamilaraaylanguage

An empowering story for all Australians, acknowledging our true history, embracing inclusivity, and celebrating the healing powers of nature and culture.

The Shop Train is a heartwarming story about Rosie and her mum, and the rickety journey in their old car to pick up stores from the shop train.

Archie’s iconic song lyrics in 'Took the Children Away' sit alongside evocative illustrations by his beloved soulmate and musical collaborator, Ruby Hunter. Also included are Archie’s recollections of his family and rare historical photographs.
#StolenGenerations #Australianhistory #truthtelling #ArchieRoach

A classroom must-have! This book will explain and demonstrate a Welcome to Country from the lands of the Wurundjeri People.
#wurundjeripeople #woiwurrungngulu #ancestors #welcometocountry #culturalpractices #protocols #respect #bunjil #thedreaming #reciprocity #connectiontocountry #careforcountry

'Alfred’s War' is a powerful story that unmasks the lack of recognition given to Australian Indigenous servicemen who returned from the WWI battlelines.
#WWI #camaraderie #mateship #equality #respect #ourmobserved

Brother Moon is a powerful story lovingly told by a great-grandfather to his great-grandson (Hippy-Boy). Hippy-Boy learns how his great-grandfather uses the phases of the moon when he goes hunting and fishing, and why it is important for us all to have an understanding of the natural world.
#moon #sky #storytelling #Elders #family #hunting #fishing #respect #Country

A heroic story (based on true events) about a young Aboriginal man who rescued a mother and her child during the Japanese attack on Broome WA in WWII.
#WWII #war #hero #bravery #broome #history #truestory

In this stunning picture book, Darug creators Jasmine Seymour and Leanne Mulgo Watson tell a story on Darug Songlines, introducing children and adults-alike to Darug Nura (Country) and language.
#darug #sydney #culture #country #daruglanguage #nativeanimals

A story about a small calf who becomes separated from his family and begins his journey home.
#family #identity #stolengenerations #hope

A rhythmic book about a kangaroo and her joey counting their way through Country.
#counting #numbers #nativeanimals

A stirring story about pride, respect and maintaining culture.
#pride #respect #identity #culture

A unique and insightful non-fiction text about traditional and contemporary life in Ardiyooloon, the home of the Bardi Jaawi people located at the end of a red dirt road at the top of the Dampier Peninsula, 200km north of Broome in the Kimberley region of Western Australia.

In this delightful children’s picture book, Aunty Patsy Cameron generously shares the stories and traditions from her family’s seasonal island life in Tasmania.
#seasons #bushfood #saltwatercountry #traditionalknowledge #family #flindersisland

A picture book for young children that introduces First Nations history and the term 'terra nullius'.
#terranullius #invasion #stolenland #acknowledgementofcountry #truthtelling #history

A gorgeous story about the sun, moon and the power of sibling bonds.
#sun #moon #siblings #kinship

This book features the profiles of 80 First Nations people who are doing deadly things across sport, art, activism and science, through to politics, education and literature.
#influentialpeople #FirstNationsrolemodels

Walk With Us is inspired by the Uluru Statement from the Heart, and invites readers to find out more about the First Nations Country where they live. 
#UluruStatement #Country #AcknowledgementofCountry

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 the rivers, woodlands, grasslands and rocky outcrops of his Country, as well as the murri-yang (sky world).
#wiradjuricountry #wiradjurilanguage #culture #connectiontocountry #dreamingstories #nativeanimals #nativeplants #ecosystems

Discover the animals of Australia through the incredible artwork of Aboriginal artist Melanie Hava.
#nativeanimals #aboriginalart

Join two young girls as they spend the day collecting delicious bush tucker to put in their coolamon.
#counting #bushtucker #nativeplants

Isaiah combines Aboriginal storytelling with the factual information he believes all Australian kids should
know about First Nations Peoples including appropriate First Nations vocabulary and terminologies.
#FirstNationsknowledge #correctterminology #identity #culture #lores #traditions #beliefs #toolsandweapons #bushfoods

This story refocuses the narratives around ‘Australia Day’ on Indigenous survival and resistance, and in doing so honours the past while looking to the future.
#january26 #australiaday #history #invasion #reconciliation

'Freedom Day' delves into the events that led up to the 1966 Wave Hill Walk-Off, and makes a rallying cry for the things that still need to change in its wake.
#history #rights #equality #activism #ulurustatement

This is a powerful and timely story that offers a respectful way forward for future generations to understand different ways to manage our landscape.
#culturalburning #landmanagement #caringforcountry #healcountry #music

A bilingual children's picture book written in both Dharug and English that tells of the nourishing power returning home to Country and reconnecting with traditional language brings.
#dharugcountry #dharuglanguage #traditionallanguage #languagerevival #connectiontocountry

This eloquent and delicate story shows young and old alike, what respect looks like for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
#respect #aboriginalculture #history #stories #songs #dance #ancestors #family #country

A picture book told in English and Giji about the life of the author herself, Shirley Purdie - a famous Aboriginal artist who lives in Warmun community, in Western Australia.
#aboriginalart #history #culturalpractices #thedreaming #totems

Two stories entwine in this captivating retelling of the momentous day when the then Prime Minister of Australia, Kevin Rudd, acknowledged the sorrows of past and said ‘Sorry’ to the generation of children who were taken from their homes.
#sorryday #thenationalapology #stolengenerations #history #truthtelling #family #identity

'The First Scientists' is the illustrated science book from Corey Tutt of DeadlyScience. This book will nourish young readers’ love of science and develop their respect for Indigenous knowledge at the same time.
#science #STEM #history #astronomy #landmanagement #seasons #tracking #bushmedicine #rolemodels #innovation

Tjitji is a very special lullaby, showcasing our rich and diverse animals and land, helping families transition to quiet time and bedtime.
#lullaby #nighttime #nativeanimals #ABCKids

We Are Australians, explores what it truly means to be an Australian citizen. This book reflects on our rich First Nations history and encourages readers to walk forward together, stamping our feet to wake up the ancestors and listening deeply to stories, points of view and Country.
#citizenship #belonging #rights #responsibilities #FirstNationspeople #FirstNationsculture

A non-fiction book that challenges students to consider a different version of Australia's history pre-European colonisation.
#science #history #caringforcountry #landmanagement #bushfoods #culturalburning #sustainability