Listen to an audio reading of Too Many Cheeky Dogs (Papa Mawal-mawalpa Tjuta) in Pitjantjatjara as read by Rhoda Tjitayi and translated by the Iwiri Aboriginal Corporation in consultation with Anangu Elders.

Rediscover this much-loved book featuring the cheeky antics of dogs in a remote outback community, and experience Pitjantjatjara, a widely spoken language in central and southern Australia.

'A fun way of helping young readers learn their colours and days of the week . . . a wonderful glimpse into life in a remote outback town.' Kids' Book Review

Too Many Cheeky Dogs (Papa Mawal-mawalpa Tjuta) Free Audio Reading

Listen to Diane Lucas and Ben Tyler read their book Walking in Gagudju Country: Exploring the Monsoon Forest.

Walk with them through one of the Top End's magnificent monsoon forests, in Kakadu National Park, learning about the plants, animals and Kundjeyhmi culture along the way.

Diane Lucas, Ben Tyler and Emma Long share their knowledge and love of the Top End in this enchanting and accessible book about one of Australia's most ancient and beautiful ecosystems.

'This information-laden book, complete with glossary, brims with life, beauty and magic. It is a delightful read for primary school children.' Books+Publishing

Walking in Gagudju by Diane Lucas and Ben Tyler, illustrated by Emma Long

Listen to Boori Monty Pryor read Story Doctors in english.
Produced by Jon Staley at Youthworx.

An empowering story for all Australians, acknowledging our true history, embracing inclusivity, and celebrating the healing powers of nature and culture.

This is a book for everybody. Welcome! Take a seat! And listen carefully, because this story has a heartbeat. Can you feel it, there in your chest?

Legendary storyteller Boori Monty Pryor invites us to travel with him from the first footsteps through 80,000+ years of strength, sickness, and immense possibility.

From the very first stories and art, to dance, language, and connection with the land, Boori offers a powerful, beautiful, and deeply rich account of Australia's true history, drawing on a lifetime of wisdom, and on his generous instinct to teach and heal.

An exquisitely illustrated celebration of the power of storytelling to unite us, how nature connects us, and the wonderful truth that the medicine needed for healing lies within us all.

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Story Doctors by Boori Monty Pryor, Illustrated by Rita Sinclair

Listen to Boori Monty Pryor read the afterword from Story Doctors in english.
Produced by Callum Goodes and Jon Staley at Youthworx.

An empowering story for all Australians, acknowledging our true history, embracing inclusivity, and celebrating the healing powers of nature and culture.

This is a book for everybody. Welcome! Take a seat! And listen carefully, because this story has a heartbeat. Can you feel it, there in your chest?

Legendary storyteller Boori Monty Pryor invites us to travel with him from the first footsteps through 80,000+ years of strength, sickness, and immense possibility.

From the very first stories and art, to dance, language, and connection with the land, Boori offers a powerful, beautiful, and deeply rich account of Australia's true history, drawing on a lifetime of wisdom, and on his generous instinct to teach and heal.

An exquisitely illustrated celebration of the power of storytelling to unite us, how nature connects us, and the wonderful truth that the medicine needed for healing lies within us all.

Story Doctors - Afterword read by Boori Monty Pryor

Listen to Alister Nicholson read his book Cricket, I Just Love It! aloud.

A reading by Alister Nicholson of 'Cricket, I Just Love It!', a picture book written by Alister Nicholson, and illustrated by Tom Jellett.

From classic catches to backyard matches, this is a joyful and heartfelt celebration of all things cricket, written by a much-loved ABC sports broadcaster.

Cricket, I Just Love It by Alister Nicholson, illustrated by Tom Jellett

Listen to Aunty Shaa as she shares some Gumbaynggirr words from her book The Dunggiirr Brothers and the Caring Song of the Whale.

The Dunggiirr Brothers and the Caring Song of the Whale is both a beautiful picture book and a special resource that will connect children to the landscape of the mid-north NSW coast, as well as to the unique stories of the Gumbaynggirr people.

The Dunggiirr Brothers and the Caring Song of the Whale by Aunty Shaa Smith and Yandaarra

A joyful celebration of family and culture, the Welcome to Our Country series introduces First Nations history to children. From 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.

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.

Ceremony: Welcome to Our Country by Adam Goodes and Ellie Laing, illustrated by David Hardy

Listen to Tangki Tjuta - Donkeys in Pitjantjatjara.

Fresh, funny and highly original, Tangki Tjuta – Donkeys is an endearing dual language story about how donkeys came to be a rich part of life for one Aboriginal community. Told in Pitjantjatjara and English.

Long, long ago, we didn't have donkeys. We didn't have a lot of the things we have today. We didn't know donkeys existed.
Our people used to walk with their camels and donkeys from Areyonga to Ernabella. They brought their donkeys here, and left them.

Donkeys are malpa wiru, valuable friends and helpers in the families and desert community of Pukatja (Ernabella) in the APY Lands of northern South Australia. People set off on their donkeys for picnics and longer journeys, always returning home safely.

Told in Pitjantjatjara and English and featuring the whimsical, distinctive sculptures that have made Tjanpi Desert Weavers famous, this dual language Australian story offers warm and humorous insights from an Anangu perspective.

Tangki Tjuta – Donkeys (Pitjantjatjara) by Tjanpi Desert Weavers

Listen to Tangki Tjuta - Donkeys in English, read by Jennifer Ingkatji.

Fresh, funny and highly original, Tangki Tjuta – Donkeys is an endearing dual language story about how donkeys came to be a rich part of life for one Aboriginal community. Told in Pitjantjatjara and English.

Long, long ago, we didn't have donkeys. We didn't have a lot of the things we have today. We didn't know donkeys existed.
Our people used to walk with their camels and donkeys from Areyonga to Ernabella. They brought their donkeys here, and left them.

Donkeys are malpa wiru, valuable friends and helpers in the families and desert community of Pukatja (Ernabella) in the APY Lands of northern South Australia. People set off on their donkeys for picnics and longer journeys, always returning home safely.

Told in Pitjantjatjara and English and featuring the whimsical, distinctive sculptures that have made Tjanpi Desert Weavers famous, this dual language Australian story offers warm and humorous insights from an Anangu perspective.

Read by Jennifer Ingkatii, recorded on Kaurna Country at Wizard Tone Studio by Iwiri Aboriginal Corporation; audio edited by Dan Bleby.

Tangki Tjuta – Donkeys by Tjanpi Desert Weavers

Set on Groote Eylandt, this beautiful book invites children to look for animals in different habitats throughout the course of one day. 

Listen to story creator Rhoda Lalara read the text in Anindilyakwa.

This book was produced through the Emerging Indigenous Picture Book Mentoring Project, a joint initiative between The Little Big Book Club and Allen & Unwin, assisted by the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body.

Yirruwa Yirrilikenuma-langwa (When We Go Walkabout) reading by Rhoda Lalara

Listen to Adam Goodes read his book Back On Country aloud. 

A joyful story about the power of reconnecting to family, culture and Country. From Australian of the Year Adam Goodes, co-writer Ellie Laing, and Barkindji illustrator David Hardy.

'Where are we going again?' asks Lucy.
'Back on Country,' says Mum. 'Where we're going is where your nanna comes from, where we come from. Our Country is special to us. You'll see.'

It's Lucy and David's first time back on Country.
They meet their cousins and Elders, and see special places, learn local language words and hear stories as old as time.

Join them to feel the strength that comes from being back on Country.

Back On Country: Welcome to Our Country by Adam Goodes and Ellie Laing, illustrated by David Hardy

Listen to Found in Sydney in English, read by Joanne O'Callaghan.

From Bondi Beach to the Opera House, there's so much to explore in spectacular Sydney!

Join this colourful counting adventure across one of the world's most beautiful cities.

What will you spot along the way?

Found In Sydney (English) by Joanne O'Callaghan, , illustrated by Kori Song

A Simplified Chinese edition of this joyful counting book celebrating the wonders of Sydney, one of Australia's most beautiful cities. 

Listen to the Kevin Yang read the text in Chinese (Mandarin). 

From Bondi Beach to the Opera House, there's so much to explore in spectacular Sydney!

Join this colourful counting adventure across one of the world's most beautiful cities.

What will you spot along the way?

Found In Sydney (Chinese) by Joanne O'Callaghan, illustrated by Kori Song, translated by Kevin Yang

From two outstanding creators comes a lyrical and poetic text and beautiful artwork celebrating the lives of children in a remote Himalayan village as they make their work into play.

Narration by Elizabeth Parkinson and Will Grosser from Immanuel College, South Australia. Audio recorded by Matthew Kelly, with thanks to Immanuel College.

Our Village In The Sky by Janeen Brian, illustrated by Anne Spudvilas

Listen to Adam Goodes read his book Somebody's Land aloud.

A multiple award-winning, accessible picture book for young children that introduces First Nations history and the term 'terra nullius' to a general audience, from Australian of the Year, community leader and anti-racism advocate Adam Goodes and political adviser and former journalist Ellie Laing, with artwork by Barkindji illustrator David Hardy.

For thousands and thousands of years,
Aboriginal people lived in the land we call Australia.

The land was where people
built their homes,
played in the sun,
and sat together to tell stories.

When the white people came,
they called the land
Terra Nullius.
They said it was nobody's land.
But it was somebody's land.

Somebody's Land is an invitation to connect with First Nations culture, to acknowledge the hurt of the past, and to join together as one community with a precious shared history as old as time.

Adam Goodes and Ellie Laing's powerful words and David Hardy's pictures, full of life, invite children and their families to imagine themselves into Australia's past - to feel the richness of our First Nations' history, to acknowledge that our country was never terra nullius, and to understand what 'welcome to our country' really means.

Somebody's Land: Welcome to Our Country by Adam Goodes and Ellie Laing, illustrated by David Hardy

Walk With Us is inspired by the Uluru Statement from the Heart, and invites readers to find out more about the First Nations Country where they live. From Australian of the Year Adam Goodes, former journalist Ellie Laing, and Barkindji illustrator David Hardy.

Harvey and Mum are heading to their favourite park for a walk on Cammeraygal land.
'Time to awaken the ancestors,' says Uncle Boris.'Every time we sing or acknowledge Country, the ancestors are listening.'

What do you know about the Country where you live?

Inspired by the Uluru Statement from the Heart, Walk With Us is an invitation to go on a journey of learning and appreciation – with family, with friends, and with our nation – together.

The bestselling Welcome to Our Country series aims to connect young children, parents and educators with First Nations history and culture.

Walk With Us: Welcome to Our Country by Adam Goodes and Ellie Laing, illustrated by David Hardy

Listen to Diane Lucas and Ben Tyler read their book Walking the Rock Country in Kakadu: Karrire kundenge karribolknan kunwarddehwardde.

A breathtaking encounter with the magnificent rock country of Australia's iconic Kakadu National Park, from the highly acclaimed creators of Walking in Gagudju Country: Exploring the Monsoon Forest.

Ben Tyler and Diane Lucas share stories, knowledge and their love of the land on a walk through one of Australia's most ancient and beautiful ecosystems, introducing Kundjeyhmi language, one of the Bininj Kunwok languages of Kakadu and western Arnhem Land, along the way.

Emma Long's detailed and beautifully rendered images bring to vivid life the rich and varied plant and animal life of this unique place, encouraging young and old to see, hear, smell and feel the land and experience how Aboriginal people have lived and walked Country for thousands of years.

From the creators of Walking in Gagudju Country: Exploring the Monsoon Forest, CBCA shortlisted for the 2022 Eve Pownall Award and the New Illustrator Award:

'This information-laden book, complete with glossary, brims with life, beauty and magic. It is a delightful read for primary school children.' Books+Publishing

'Allows young readers to learn as they enjoy, this is a story that encourages respect for and harmony with nature.' Readings Booksellers

Walking The Rock Country In Kakadu by Diane Lucas and Ben Tyler, illustrated by Emma Long

Listen to Diane Lucas and Ben Tyler read the glossary from their book Walking the Rock Country in Kakadu: Karrire kundenge karribolknan kunwarddehwardde.

A breathtaking encounter with the magnificent rock country of Australia's iconic Kakadu National Park, from the highly acclaimed creators of Walking in Gagudju Country: Exploring the Monsoon Forest.

Ben Tyler and Diane Lucas share stories, knowledge and their love of the land on a walk through one of Australia's most ancient and beautiful ecosystems, introducing Kundjeyhmi language, one of the Bininj Kunwok languages of Kakadu and western Arnhem Land, along the way.

Emma Long's detailed and beautifully rendered images bring to vivid life the rich and varied plant and animal life of this unique place, encouraging young and old to see, hear, smell and feel the land and experience how Aboriginal people have lived and walked Country for thousands of years.

From the creators of Walking in Gagudju Country: Exploring the Monsoon Forest, CBCA shortlisted for the 2022 Eve Pownall Award and the New Illustrator Award:

'This information-laden book, complete with glossary, brims with life, beauty and magic. It is a delightful read for primary school children.' Books+Publishing

'Allows young readers to learn as they enjoy, this is a story that encourages respect for and harmony with nature.' Readings Booksellers

Walking The Rock Country In Kakadu - Glossary read by Diane Lucas and Ben Tyler

Listen to an audio reading of Too Many Cheeky Dogs (Wurrababurna wurruwankanyerra wurruwarda) as read by Judy Lalara in Anindilyakwa langauage. 

Experience Anindilyakwa, the language spoken in the Groote Eylandt archipelago, in this much-loved book featuring the cheeky antics of dogs in a remote outback community.

'Monday-yada ngayuwa ningilikenu-ma dungwuyarrki-languwa alikira biya yakwujina amiyembena ningirringkama?'

So begins this Anindilyakwa edition of the bestselling cheeky book set in a remote community, romping through numbers, colours and days of the week to the hilarious finale.

'A fun way of helping young readers learn their colours and days of the week ... a wonderful glimpse into life in a remote outback town.' Kids' Book Review

Too Many Cheeky Dogs (Wurrababurna wurruwankanyerra wurruwarda):Anindilyakwa Free Audio Reading

A joyful story celebrating the natural world, the sharing of culture through Noongar language and the awe that comes from seeing, hearing and feeling how elemental forces shape the earth.

Papa says we're going to a special place today.
'If we djinang (look), ni (listen), goordoo (feel), we might hear boodjar wangkiny (earth speak). We might even feel her heartbeat.'
I wonder what that will sound like? Will the earth's heart beat just like ours?

A bush walk in a stunning landscape becomes a heartfelt invitation for children to engage with their senses, care for the environment, and learn some Noongar language words along the way.

Earthspeak by Sean McCann, illustrated by Jade Goodwin

Featuring art and photographs from Nambucca Heads in the beautiful Gumbaynggirr Country, this stunning picture book tells stories of Gumbaynggirr people, their living culture and connection to Country, from the award-winning team who created The Dunggiirr Brothers and the Caring Song of the Whale.

Giinagay, welcome, I'm Uncle Bud. I'm a Gumbaynggirr man, an Aboriginal Elder from Nambucca Heads. This is my Country.
I want to tell you about this place and about my Elders. I want everyone who comes here to know where they are.
I want them to follow in the footsteps of our ancestors and be part of Yildaan, our Dreaming track.

In Yildaan, Uncle Bud's story of being on Country mingles with ancestor's stories and shows how these two parts of life are inherently connected. Using a mix of Gumbaynggirr and English language, and combining photography and illustration, Yildaan includes artwork from Aunty Shaa's nieces and Uncle Bud's great nieces, Hannah Smith and Elaine Carmady, as well as a special story from Aunty Shaa who holds stories from the region.

Yildaan by Uncle Bud Marshall and Yandaarra, illustrated by Hannah Smith and Elaine Carmady

Rexy is king of the block...until another cat takes his place. A delightful picture book, with hilariously energetic illustrations of cats!

Everybody loves Rex. He is the most dazzling cat on Serengeti Street. The schoolkids who pass by are always impressed by his moves...until one day, an interloper threatens to take all the attention away.

'You will not find a more charming, sympathetic or beautifully drawn examination of complete feline (and completely human) self-obsession.' SHAUN TAN

Audio book read by Erick Mitsak.

Learn more about Remarkably Rexy: https://www.allenandunwin.com/browse/books/childrens/picture-books/Remarkably-Rexy-Craig-Smith-9781760113940

Remarkably Rexy by Craig Smith,  read by Erick Mitsak

This warm and accessible title in the bestselling and award-winning Welcome to Our Country series invites children to feel the vastness of the Dreaming and its central place in the spirituality and lives of First Nations people. From Australian of the Year Adam Goodes, former journalist Ellie Laing and Barkindji illustrator David Hardy.

In my dreaming at night, I see pictures behind my eyes that take me far away.
Way way back in the beginning, Akurras slithered, carving rivers, in a Creation story from my Dreaming, my Muda.
Law men came down from the sky to teach us about our Country.
In my Muda, the Ancestors are never far, and I can see how I fit and who I am.

Told in a child's voice, Dreaming is a joyful and thought-provoking story in the bestselling and award-winning Welcome to Our Country series, and follows one young girl as she imagines what it might be like to be part of the Dreaming, past and present.

Dreaming: Welcome to Our Country by Adam Goodes and Ellie Laing, illustrated by David Hardy

A Simplifed Chinese edition of the beautifully illustrated counting book featuring the attractions of Australia's most liveable city.

Listen to the children from Clifton Hill Primary School (Melbourne, Australia) read the text in Chinese (Mandarin). 

There is so much to do in marvellous Melbourne - places to see and new friends to meet. Found in Melbourne is a counting book, a story of friendship, and so much more. Whether you live in Melbourne, are planning your first visit, or are just curious - what will you find in this vibrant city?

Supported by the City of Melbourne Arts Grant Program

Found in Melbourne (Chinese, Mandarin) by Joanne O'Callaghan, , illustrated by Kori Song

ABOUT THE BOOK
Banana is Roddy's best friend and Roddy can't find him anywhere!
Who will sleep on his bed at night? Who will pull him along on his scooter and chase Aunt Celia's chickens and chew Mum's shoes?
Banana is Roddy's best friend, and Roddy knows he has to find him, no matter what...
From two much-loved creators comes a warm and humorous story about a boy, a dog, and an ingenious rescue that will delight the whole family.

Book published by Allen & Unwin. www.allenandunwin.com
Available to purchase wherever books are sold.
Audio recorded by Michael Wagner.
Music by The Grownups. www.grownups.music.com

Where are you, Banana? narrated by Erick Mitsak (for playtime reading)

A reading by Sofie Laguna of 'Where are you, Banana?', a picture book written by Sofie Laguna, and illustrated by Craig Smith

ABOUT THE BOOK
Banana is Roddy's best friend and Roddy can't find him anywhere!
Who will sleep on his bed at night? Who will pull him along on his scooter and chase Aunt Celia's chickens and chew Mum's shoes?
Banana is Roddy's best friend, and Roddy knows he has to find him, no matter what...
From two much-loved creators comes a warm and humorous story about a boy, a dog, and an ingenious rescue that will delight the whole family.

Book published by Allen & Unwin. www.allenandunwin.com
Available to purchase wherever books are sold.
Audio recorded by Michael Wagner.
Music by The Grownups. www.grownups.music.com

Where are you, Banana? narrated by Sofie Laguna (for bedtime reading)

Listen to Karen Rogers read her book Main Abija My Grandad in English.

A tribute to a much-loved grandfather, celebrating First Nations Australian culture, country and the circle of life. Told in Kriol and English.

'Dijan buk gada ola memri ai bin abum gada main abija from wen ai bin lilgel til imin libu wi. Imin titjim mi loda tings bla koltja en bla kantri. Mi hepi ba pasim det stori la main femili en bla pudum la dis buk.'

'This book has the memories I had of my grandfather from when I was small until he left us. He taught me many things about culture and country. I'm happy to pass this story on to my family and to put it in this book.'

With luscious artwork and a lyrical text in Kriol and English, celebrated Ngukurr artist Karen Rogers evokes the world of her childhood in a remote part of the Northern Territory. Her story is a beautiful celebration of a special relationship, showing how culture is passed on from generation to generation.

'My grandfather touched my heart. I hope everybody can have a chance to love one grandparent that way.'

Main Abija My Grandad (English) by Karen Rogers

Listen to Karen Rogers read her book Main Abija My Grandad in Kriol.

A tribute to a much-loved grandfather, celebrating First Nations Australian culture, country and the circle of life. Told in Kriol and English.

'Dijan buk gada ola memri ai bin abum gada main abija from wen ai bin lilgel til imin libu wi. Imin titjim mi loda tings bla koltja en bla kantri. Mi hepi ba pasim det stori la main femili en bla pudum la dis buk.'

'This book has the memories I had of my grandfather from when I was small until he left us. He taught me many things about culture and country. I'm happy to pass this story on to my family and to put it in this book.'

With luscious artwork and a lyrical text in Kriol and English, celebrated Ngukurr artist Karen Rogers evokes the world of her childhood in a remote part of the Northern Territory. Her story is a beautiful celebration of a special relationship, showing how culture is passed on from generation to generation.

'My grandfather touched my heart. I hope everybody can have a chance to love one grandparent that way.'

Main Abija My Grandad (Kriol) by Karen Rogers

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