First Nations voices - Early years

Updated March 13, 2026
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Caring for country
Bridgeman, Emily
Paper Book
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...
Is That You?
Dreise, Gregg.
Paper Book
Board Book
Kurrartuwarnti (Brolgas)
Nixon, June.
Paper Book
In the wet season, a family of brolgas make their nests in the long grass. They look after their eggs, search for food, and dance together. Written and illustrated by first time author June Nixon, this stunningly illustrated book will be an immediate family favourite.The illustrations for this book...
Miimi and Buwaarr, Mother and Baby
Greenwood, Melissa.
Paper Book
An ode to the mother/baby relationship and ties to family and land Being your miimi (mother) is the most precious gift life can give. When you were born you opened my heart as wide as the ocean. Join Miimi (Mother) as she shares stories with her Buwaarr (baby)...
Earthspeak : boodjar wangkiny
McCann, Sean
Paper Book
A joyful story celebrating the natural world, the sharing of culture through Noongar language and the awe that comes from seeing, hearing and feeling how elemental forces shape the earth.
Baabinje's backyard
Bancroft, Ella Noah
Paper Book
My baabinje always had dirt under her fingernails. She would take me out to the backyard and say, 'Sit, Marli. Observe and connect with the day.' From two brilliant Bundjalung women -- acclaimed mother-daughter pair Bronwyn...
Fast fish
Dreise, Gregg
Paper Book
Bush bubs
Milroy, Helen
Paper Book
This delightful collection of illustrated Australian baby animals is sure to capture the hearts of readers big and small. From adorable numbat joeys to fuzzy little wombats, this is a cute and educational early reader picture book introducing tiny readers to tiny bush babies.
My people
Betts, Eddie
Paper Book
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...
Land Recalls You
Saunders, Kirli.
Paper Book
Sorry sorry
Kerr, Anne Maxine
Paper Book
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...
My story, our Country : a First Nations family history
Dank, Ryhia
Paper Book
A powerful, personal story from a popular Indigenous artist written for all Australians to better understand their history. Stories are important because they share knowledge in a variety of ways. Our most important book is our Country. Our stories live in the land,...
Kookoo kookaburra
Dreise, Gregg
Paper Book
Kookoo is a kind and well-loved kookaburra who is famous for entertaining the other bush creatures with his funny stories. One day Kookoo runs out of kind stories to tell, and he turns to teasing and making fun of the other animals. Refusing to listen to the sage advice of his uncle, Kookoo finds...
Miimi and buwaarr = Mother and baby
Greenwood, Melissa
Paper Book
An ode to the mother/baby relationship and ties to family and land Being your miimi (mother) is the most precious gift life can give. When you were born you opened my heart as wide as the ocean. Join Miimi (Mother) as she shares stories with her Buwaarr (baby)...
Circles of life
Dreise, Gregg
Paper Book
Let's turn this recycled paper into something from our heart. Come on - give it a try. As we use a stick to paint the first dot in the middle, we say thank you, Father Sky. Join Kamilaroi creator Gregg Dreise and explore his Cultural tradition of painting Gabayindah...
Ceremony
Goodes, Adam
Paper Book
A joyful celebration of family and culture in a friendly board book format with rhyming text, Ceremony introduces First Nations culture and language to young children in a simple and accessible way. From Australian of the Year Adam Goodes, co-writer Ellie Laing, and Barkindji illustrator...
Mayarda Gooniyandi counting song
Cox, Patricia
Paper Book
Learn to count in Gooniyandi with this playful song book.
Marringa lullaby
Wurramara, Emily
Paper Book
A gentle lullaby that helps children wind down at the end of the day, with an appreciation of nature and respect for country. Sea breeze, stars rising high ... Night-time is here, it's time to go to sleep. Marringa, which means sleeping in the...

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