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Somebody’s land by Adam Goodes & Ellie Laing This wonderful collaboration between Adnyamathanha and Narungga man Adam Goodes (former AFL), political advisor Ellie Laing, and Barkindji illustrator David Hardy. The book invites children and their families to imagine themselves into Australia’s past, to feel the richness of our First Nations’ history, and to acknowledge that our country was never terra nullius. Adam says ‘This book is a reflection of me. I’m incredibly hopeful. I choose to be positive, to help us heal as a nation.’ Published by Allen & Unwin . RRP $24.99 RRP
Let’s Talk About Emotions by Libby Aitken It’s not easy helping your child to manage the different emotions they feel. You want to help, but you don’t know the best words to help them express and cope with their emotions. Reading Let’s Talk About Emotions together is a great way to start conversations about how your child is feeling. Part of the Let’s Talk About series, it provides families with the understanding and tools for having caring conversations about the emotions we all share. Published by Hinkler Books. RRP $14.99
Little Bont and the Big Secret by Marcus Bontempelli Marcus absolutely positively LOVES footy. But there’s something he loves even more than footy - his Nanna Nancy! Nanna is always there for Marcus. So when Marcus accidentally kicks his football into Nanna Nancy’s favourite garden gnome, he panics! Owning up to his mistake might land him in trouble. But lying to his Nanna doesn’t feel so good, either. From Western Bulldogs captain and three-time team Best & Fairest winner Marcus Bontempelli comes a heart-warming story about honesty, family... and of course, a little bit of footy. Published by Affirm Press. RRP $19.99.
An Aussie Christmas Gum Tree by Jackie Hosking From his lofty watch post, Possum is drawn to the sight of a distant tree covered in sparkling trinkets. A Christmas Tree, according to Kookaburra. So begins a quest in which Possum and his crafty crew of helpers try very hard to decorate their very own Christmas gum tree from Bowerbird’s treasure trove. But it’s not as easy as you might think! A beautiful seasonal book that celebrates Australian flora and fauna through bright and appealing illustrations. Written in rhyming text, this fun, lighthearted book is great for developing language skills. Published by Walker Books Australia. RRP $24.95.
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