Ezekiel Kwaymullina sa venuje písaniu pre deti a vyniká ako talentovaný hlas v austrálskej literatúre. Jeho skoré životné problémy so čítaním viedli k jedinečnému prístupu k rozprávaniu príbehov, ktorý si cení silu príbehu a jazyka. Kwaymullinova práca skúma témy, ktoré oslovujú mladých čitateľov, ponúka pútavé a prístupné príbehy. Jeho cesta od prekonávania prekážok k tomu, aby sa stal publikovaným autorom, je inšpiratívna a zdôrazňuje jeho odhodlanie zdieľať svoje príbehy.
The story explores the internal conflict of Numbat, who possesses two contrasting hearts: a stone heart symbolizing strength and a feather heart representing gentleness. Faced with the challenge of choosing between them, Numbat weighs the advantages and disadvantages of each. Ultimately, he realizes that embracing both hearts allows him to embody kindness and strength, highlighting themes of balance and self-acceptance.
Journey through fantastic dreamscapes with children who are dawn weavers and sun singers, thunder chasers and lightning catchers. Dreamers is filled with poetic langugage and, with Sally Morgan's rich and colourful illustrations, the book is full of movement. It lends itself to interactive reading aloud with play-acting or actions.
A city boy discovers the beauty of the Australian bush during his visit to his grandmother's home. Through his experiences in nature, he develops a newfound appreciation for the environment and the simplicity of rural life, highlighting themes of connection to nature and personal growth.
Nothing's been the same for Beth Teller since the day she died.Her dad is drowning in grief. He's also the only one who has been able to see and hear her since the accident. But now she's got a mystery to solve, a mystery that will hopefully remind her detective father that he is still alive, that there is a life after Beth that is still worth living.Who is Isobel Catching, and why is she able to see Beth, too? What is her connection to the crime Beth's father has been sent to investigate--a gruesome fire at a home for troubled youth that left an unidentifiable body behind? What happened to the people who haven't been seen since the fire?As Beth and her father unravel the mystery, they find a shocking and heartbreaking story lurking beneath the surface of a small town, and a friendship that lasts beyond one life and into another...
This transcendent tale, crafted by a young Australian Indigenous author, weaves a rich narrative that explores cultural themes and identity. Accompanied by luminous illustrations from the artist of Mama, Will You Hold My Hand?, the book offers a visually stunning experience that enhances its storytelling. The combination of evocative prose and striking artwork invites readers to connect deeply with the characters and their journey, celebrating Indigenous heritage and the power of storytelling.
My Amazing Dad pays homage to the bumbling dad who doesn't always fit the handyman stereotype, but who certainly knows how to turn the everyday into something exciting