Cirrus@Austlit

'‘I want to build a country,
a new country with no borders …’

'Welcome to IMAGI-NATION: The world is yours to make.

'Explore the limitless nature of our thoughts, dreams and creativity in this empowering new picture book from mother–son powerhouse pair Bronwyn Bancroft and Jack Manning Bancroft.' (Publication summary)

'Our Birds celebrates the beauty found within the Australian landscape. Written and illustrated by Australia’s foremost Indigenous illustrator, Dr Bronwyn Bancroft captures the essence of nature in this stunning board book.

'Our Birds is the magnificent companion to Our Bugs.' (Publication summary)

'Our Bugs celebrates the beauty found within the Australian landscape. Written and illustrated by Australia’s foremost Indigenous illustrator, Dr Bronwyn Bancroft captures the essence of nature in this stunning board book.

'Our Bugs is the magnificent companion to Our Birds.'  (Publication summary)

'In this collection of four beautiful books, Bronwyn Bancroft pairs numbers and words with the remarkably unique animals of Australia.

'From seven turtles plodding to twelve emus running, this treasury is a celebration of country that is perfect for animal-crazy children.

'Includes An ABC of Australian Animals, A 123 of Australian Animals, Possum and Wattle, and Kangaroo and Crocodile.' (Publication summary)

'Gorges that plummet into serpentine shadows ... Cloaks of white that drape the rocky crags of snowy mountains ...

'In this magnificent celebration of country, Bronwyn Bancroft uses colours, shapes, patterns and words to explore the awe inspiring beauty of the Australian continent, and to express the depth of her feelings for it. 

'The Art in Country: A Treasury for Children is an essential addition to any young Australian's library, and a perfect introduction to the many wonders that this country has to offer. This is a treasury to be cherished by all who love this land.' (Publication summary)

'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.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'This remarkable book is more than an A to Z of Australian animals. It is a spectrum of every feeling under the sun, from wonder and vanity to weariness and delight.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'1, 2, 3 of Australian Animals is a classic board book from Australia's foremost indigenous illustrator. Inspired by her deep love of country, Bronwyn is a master craftswoman of vibrant, visual narratives, and her way of capturing the beauty of Australia is unparalleled.

'1, 2, 3 of Australian Animals is the stunning companion to ABC of Australian Animals.' (Publication summary)

'Clever Crow is an endearing and witty tale that follows the exploits of a hungry and very clever crow. Crow searches in the bush for food but he can find none. It is only when he comes across people preparing for a ceremony that his luck changes. Crow spots a big turtle egg waiting to be cooked, and he cries out, ‘Yummy, food for me!’ But it is not an easy task stealing a turtle egg – even for a clever crow. Crow has to be more clever than he has ever been before! Children will love Bronwyn Bancrofts’s distinctive illustrations, and how the Djambarrpuynu language translation – Yolnu language from North East Arnhem Land – is woven into the design.'  (Publication summary)

"From boulders to bee hives, from mountains to coral, Bronwyn Bancroft explores the shapes that form our land." (Source: back cover)

'Deep love of country inspires Bronwyn Bancroft's poetry and the richly layered hues of Colours of Australia. Each line speaks a different voice, each image stirs a different mood, and all combine to evoke the miracle of colour with which we are surrounded.' (Source: Hardie Grant Publishing website)

'Boo! Aboriginal ghost stories and other scary matter is a new exhibition of Aboriginal art presented by Tandanya in association with Adelaide Festival that looks to mythological creatures within traditional knowledge systems and contemporary stories of dark matter, including surveillance, omnipresence and spiritual disembodiment.' (Source: Publisher's website)

'Jimmy is the smallest bird at school. Surrounded by big, tough birds, he feels different in every way and is certain he will never fit in. But when Eagle reminds him that being small isn’t necessarily a weakness, Jimmy discovers that being different can also be a strength.' (Publication summary)

'This remarkable book is more than an A to Z of Australian animals. It is a spectrum of every feeling under the sun - from wonder to vanity, from weariness to delight - and every one of these passions can be found between the covers of a book...' (Publication summary)

'Come with me to my family's old house in Lionsville. It's full of memories. It's a special place. Uncle Pat calls it a secret place.
'We played in that old tin cubby, swam in the creek with the catfish, and fell asleep to the ribbip of frogs at night.
'And around the red cedar table we listened to the old people's stories. We learned a lot that way.
'Renowned artist Bronwyn Bancroft's Remembering Lionsville brings to vivid life her family's oral history and her own childhood memories.' (Publisher's blurb)