Through a blend of evocative imagery and heartfelt prose, the author explores the diverse beauty of the Australian landscape. From coastal regions and outback terrains to urban areas and verdant rainforests, the book showcases Australia's stunning contrasts, celebrating its natural wonders and cultural significance. This work serves as a tribute to the continent's unparalleled beauty and the deep emotional connection it inspires.
Vibrant illustrations showcase Australia's iconic wildlife, including eagles, echidnas, geckoes, and crocodiles, all set against beautifully patterned landscapes. The book culminates with an informative page that details each animal featured, enhancing the educational experience for young readers.
Featuring a stunning array of illustrations by Aboriginal artist Bronwyn Bancroft, this alphabet book provides a charming introduction to both the ABCs and the diverse wildlife of Australia. Each letter highlights a different animal, from the familiar kangaroo and cockatoo to the more unusual bandicoot and goanna, offering readers a unique perspective through indigenous artistry. Perfect for homes and libraries, it combines educational elements with cultural insights, making it a valuable resource for learning about Australian fauna.
Featuring a delightful combination of numbers and words, this collection showcases the unique animals of Australia, making it ideal for young animal enthusiasts. Each book, including An ABC of Australian Animals and A 123 of Australian Animals, presents engaging illustrations and playful text, celebrating the country's diverse wildlife. The treasury not only entertains but also educates, inviting children to explore the fascinating world of Australian fauna through charming stories and vibrant imagery.
Deep love of Australia 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 color with which we are surrounded.
Introduces young readers to numbers by counting artistic depictions of Australian animals.
From boulders to bee hives, from skyscrapers to coral, indigenous artist Bronwyn Bancroft explores the shapes that form Australia.
A timely re-issue of these well-loved Australian Indigenous classics. Ages 6-9 'The killers get real glad whenever they see the dark fellers killin' a whale.' This is the story of the orca, the largest of the dolphin family. Known as killer whales, the orcas' relationship with the Aboriginal whalers of Twofold Bay has become legend. THE WHALERS is told in the lyrical voice of Percy Mumbulla and comes directly from an oral storytelling tradition and was collected as part of a group of stories and poems by Roland Robinson. With beautiful illustrations by Bronwyn Bancroft, this book explores the special relationship between orca and whaler. Ages 6-9
