'Hodia's Australian Stories for Kids Is a series designed to encourage children's awareness about modern Australian society and social issues. The stories acknowledge Australian multiculturalism, focussing on various factors of culture such as ethnicity. class, gender, ago and religion. Each story has been written in consultation with a group of children and the events portrayed are based on the real lives of children and their families. A cassette and teaching notes are available for each book.' (Publication summary)