First Nations voices - Early years

Updated November 19, 2023
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Coming home to Country
Bancroft, Bronwyn
Run to the creek, perch on a rock, slip into clear crystal water. A visual and lyrical depiction of coming home to country from acclaimed author and illustrator Bronwyn Bancroft.
The heartbeat of the land
Freeman, Cathy
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 the land. Ba Boom Ba Boom Ba Boom... Then one day, Cathy hears a cry. She answers this cry and, with...
My people
Betts, Eddie
In MY PEOPLE with Eddie's Lil' Homies children learn about Aboriginal culture.Eddie Betts is one of Australia's most well know Aboriginal AFL players. Following on from the success of his first book, MY KIND, Eddie aims to educate young Australians on Aboriginal culture which has a unique history...
Our home, our heartbeat
Briggs, Adam
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.
Caring for country : a West Arnhem Land story
Bridgeman, Emily
This story was composed after an unforgettable experience in Arnhem Land on Rambarranga and Dalabon country, welcomed and taught by a group of rangers from across West Arnhem Land, who continue to inspire me to this day. I hope this story inspires all readers to learn more about the culture and...
Animals all around us
Hava, Melanie
Discover the animals of Australia through the incredible artwork of Aboriginal artist Melanie Hava. The All Around Us series is a captivating collection of first concepts board books, told through simple narrative. 
Nature all around us
Engwicht, Kimberly
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 simple narrative. 
Sorry sorry
Kerr, Anne Maxine
Sorry Sorry could be a first step of informing these young children of a significant aspect of Australian history, with age appropriate illustrations and dialogue. This book could also be an introduction to understanding the journey of reconciliation with Australia's First Peoples. The hope is that...

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