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CEREMONY: WELCOME TO OUR COUNTRY
Ceremony: Welcome Adam Goodes and Ellie Laing, To Our Country illustrated by David Hardy by Adam Goodes and Ellie Laing Allen & Unwin 9781761065064 | $24.99 | HB | Picture Book
Pub Date: April 12, 2022 A joyful celebration of family and culture, the Welcome to Our Country series introduces First Nations history to children—from former Australian of the Year Adam Goodes, co-writer Ellie Laing and Barkindji illustrator David Hardy.
A joyful celebration of family and culture, the Welcome to Our Country series introduces First Nations history to children—from former 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.
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.
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. For ages 4-8.
Published by Allen and Unwin. RRP $24.99.
Adam Goodes is an Adnyamathanha and Narungga man, and a former Australian Rules Footballer. He is co-founder of the GO Foundation, which supports and inspires the next generation of First Nations leaders. Ellie Laing is a former political adviser. David Hardy is a Barkindji illustrator. Please contact Yvette Gilfillan, Children's and YA Publicist on yvetteg@allenandunwin.com or 0431 584 091 for more information.
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