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COUNTRY Adam Goodes and Ellie Laing, Ceremony: Welcome 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
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A joyful celebration of family and culture, the Welcome to Our Country series introduces First Nations history to children—from former introduces First Nations history to children—from former Australian of the
Australian of the Year Adam Goodes, co-writer Ellie Laing and Barkindji illustrator David Hardy. 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 Our family gathers as the fire burns. The smoke rises up as we take it in turns . . . of dance, family, community and caring for Country from the world’s oldest Then clapsticks tap—one, two, three— but a stick is missing! Where could it be? continuous culture. 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 Published by Allen and Unwin. RRP $24.99. continuous culture. For ages 4-8.
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.
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