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Irish
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Most Referenced Works
Awards for Works
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Walk With Us
Crows Nest
:
Allen and Unwin
,
2023
26628748
2023
single work
picture book
children's
'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.?From Australian of the Year Adam Goodes, former journalist Ellie Laing, and Barkindji illustrator David Hardy.
'Harvey and Mum are heading to their favourite park for a walk on Cammeraygal land.'Time to awaken the ancestors,' says Uncle Boris.'Every time we sing or acknowledge Country, the ancestors are listening.'
'What do you know about the Country where you live?
'Inspired by the Uluru Statement from the Heart, Walk With Us is an invitation to go on a journey of learning and appreciation - with family, with friends, and with our nation - together.
'The bestselling Welcome to Our Country series aims to connect young children, parents and educators with First Nations history and culture.' (Publication summary)
- 2024 shortlisted Speech Pathology Australia Book of the Year Awards — Indigenous Children
- 2024 longlisted Indie Awards — Children's
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Ceremony
Crows Nest
:
Allen and Unwin
,
2022
23797062
2022
single work
picture book
children's
'A joyful celebration of family and culture, the Welcome to Our Country series introduces First Nations history to children. From Australian of the Year Adam Goodes, co-writer Ellie Laing, and Barkindji illustrator David Hardy.
'Welcome, children! Nangga! Nangga! Yakarti! Tonight will be our Ceremony.
'Our family gathers as the fire burns. The smoke rises up as we take it in turns . . . Then clapsticks tap - one, two, three - but a stick is missing! Where could it be?
'Joyful and full of fun, Ceremony invites you to celebrate the rich traditions of dance, family, community and caring for Country from the world's oldest continuous culture.' (Publication summary)
- 2024 shortlisted The DANZ Children's Book Award — Picture Books
- 2023 winner Speech Pathology Australia Book of the Year Awards — Indigenous Children
- 2023 shortlisted Speech Pathology Australia Book of the Year Awards — Five to 8 Years
- 2023 shortlisted Australian Book Industry Awards (ABIA) — Children's Picture Book of the Year
- 2023 shortlisted Indie Awards — Children's
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Back on Country
Crows Nest
:
Allen and Unwin
,
2022
25092447
2022
single work
picture book
children's
'A joyful story about the power of reconnecting to family, culture and Country. From Australian of the Year Adam Goodes, co-writer Ellie Laing, and Barkindji illustrator David Hardy
''Where are we going again?' asks Lucy.
''Back on Country,' says Mum. 'Where we're going is where your nanna comes from, where we come from. Our Country is special to us. You'll see.'
It's Lucy and David's first time back on Country.
'They meet their cousins and Elders, and see special places, learn local language words and hear stories as old as time.
'Join them to feel the strength that comes from being back on Country. For ages 4-8.' (Publication summary)
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