Books and Talking Books - Indigenous
Take a look at Dreamtime Kullilla story sets 1 & 2, or the Kurrajong cultural learning kits 1 & 2 and Kurrajong 3 book sets. They are brimming with cultural information, teaching activities and suggestions for the classroom. Buy the talking book sets with a CD and a single book or buy with a CD and 4 books and save 20%. Shop now.

Books and Talking Books - Indigenous

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  1. Book 'Waterlilies'
    Book 'Waterlilies'
    Product Code: 26016
    Price $26.29 $23.90

    Australian picture book by the author of Walking with the Seasons in Kakadu. Beautifully illustated by Colwyn Cambell, and a wonderful Aboriginal teaching resource book. A story that traces a young boy's instruction in food gathering. With his mother he learns from their indigenous family how to collect the edible seeds of lilies and how to prepare them. For ages 3-15yrs.

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  2. Yarn About Boomerangs Book
    Yarn About Boomerangs Book
    Product Code: 25022
    Price $29.59 $26.90

    Bright and colourful, simple to read information about the boomerang and how it was so important in Aboriginal life. Activities pages included. 18 pages 21cm x 29.5cm. Ages 4-10yrs.

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  3. I Can Throw a Boomerang Book
    I Can Throw a Boomerang Book
    Product Code: 25027
    Price $26.29 $23.90

    Great early reader with repetitive sentencing. Wonderful bright pictures. Suggested ages 5 to 8. 10 pages. 21cm x 29.5cm.

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  4. Gubbi Gubbi Animal Friends Book
    Gubbi Gubbi Animal Friends Book
    Product Code: 25045
    Price $19.69 $17.90

    Gubbi Gubbi Animal Friends is an Aboriginal language children’s book that teaches the language and culture of the Gubbi Gubbi people. Gubbi Gubbi Animal Friends tells a story of a boy and his father and the Australian native animals. The book contains Gubbi Gubbi language words that are easy to learn alongside picture associations in a storytelling format about the Australian animals. The artwork showcased in Gubbi Gubbi Animal Friends is by local Sunshine Coast artist Bianca Clark.

    • Authors: Christine Stuart and Susan Clark
    • Illustrator: Bianca Clark
    • 10 pages
    • Size of the book: 25cm by 17.5cm
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  5. Big Book 'Indigenous Sea Creatures'
    Big Book 'Indigenous Sea Creatures'
    Product Code: 24946
    Price $65.89 $59.90

    This big book is all about the indigenous wildlife that can be found in the waters of Australia, displayed in big, beautiful aboriginal artwork. In the making of this book, Mike’s 16-month-old daughter Annabella, wouldn’t leave him alone. She wanted him to read it to her again and again. Annabella loves the clown fish, the “ark” (shark), the "gong-gong" (dugong) and the naughty fish (anglerfish). Like Annabella, this book will teach other kids to name sea creatures as impressive as dugongs, whales and more! Written, illustrated and printed in Australia. Big Book size: 42cm x 30cm. 16 pages.

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  6. Big Book 'Let's Learn About The Dreamtime'
    Big Book 'Let's Learn About The Dreamtime'
    Product Code: 24947
    Price $65.89 $59.90

    According to Aboriginal belief, all life as it is today - human, animal, bird and fish is part of one vast unchanging network of relationships which can be traced to the great spirit ancestors of the Dreamtime - stories that explain how things came to exist. In this indigenous educational big book, you will meet the lightning brothers, who are the creators of storms, lightning and bushfires. You'll discover the mysterious Mimi spirits, who taught the Aboriginal people how to do rock-paintings. You'll read about Ginga the crocodile man, and how he formed Kakadu. You'll see the rainbow serpent and the fertility mother, learn how the sun was made and more! Written, illustrated and printed in Australia. Big Book size: 42cm x 30cm. 16 pages.

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  7. Indigenous Flow of Learning Book Boxes Set of 5
    Indigenous Flow of Learning Book Boxes Set of 5
    Product Code: 15967
    Price $26.29 $23.90

    The new 'Flow of Learning Book Boxes Set of 5' is ideal for storing your Indigenous resources, learning about the environment or simply adding some beautiful Australian colour to your classroom or library.

    Travelling the Flow of Learning. The artwork on the box has been created by Mitch Francis, a Gunditjmara and Bundjalung man from the Illawarra Region of NSW.

    Mitch’s artwork, titled “Flow of Learning”, beautifully depicts the journey of a child through education:

    “Passing through the centre of the artwork is the child’s journey along the winding path of education and learning. The connecting blue lines lying behind symbolise all the places that each child visits throughout their own educational journey. The ‘U’ shapes along the sides of the design represent all the people who have been supportive in this journey.” 

    Dimensions: 17cmW x 25cmD x 28cmH (back) and 17cmH (front).

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  8. Tales of My Grandmother's Dreamtime
    Tales of My Grandmother's Dreamtime
    Product Code: 25040
    Price $27.39 $24.90

    Beautifully illustrated 44 page hard-cover (26cm x 26cm) book of Australian Aboriginal stories. The author, Naiura, has faithfully recorded stories told to him as a child by his Grandmother. Every story is illustrated by colourful artwork, along with an explanation of symbols commonly used in aboriginal art. Teach children the tales of indigenous Australians and gain an appreciation of their art. The first in a series of three books.

     

    • #25041 More Tales of My Grandmother's Dreamtime
    • #25042 Even More Tales of My Grandmother's Dreamtime
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  9. More Tales of My Grandmother's Dreamtime
    More Tales of My Grandmother's Dreamtime
    Product Code: 25041
    Price $27.39 $24.90

    Beautifully illustrated 44 page hard-cover book of Australian Aboriginal stories. The author, Naiura, has faithfully recorded stories told to him as a child by his Grandmother. Every story is illustrated by colourful artwork, along with an explanation of symbols commonly used in aboriginal art. Teach children the tales of indigenous Australians and gain an appreciation of their art. The second in a series of three books. Book size: 26cm x 26cm.

     

    • #25040 Tales of My Grandmother's Dreamtime
    • #25042 Even More Tales of My Grandmother's Dreamtime
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  10. Tales of My Grandmother's Dreamtime - 2 Book Series
    Tales of My Grandmother's Dreamtime - 2 Book Series
    Product Code: 99900
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    Regular Price $54.78 Special Price $48.95 $44.50

    Two beautifully illustrated 44 page hard-cover books of Australian Aboriginal stories. Each book measures 26cm x 26cm.

    1. #25040 Tales of My Grandmother's Dreamtime
    2. #25041 More Tales of My Grandmother's Dreamtime

    The author, Naiura, has faithfully recorded stories told to him as a child by his Grandmother. Every story is illustrated by colourful artwork, along with an explanation of symbols commonly used in aboriginal art. Teach children the tales of indigenous Australians and gain an appreciation of their art.

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  11. A is for Aborigine Alphabet Learning Book
    A is for Aborigine Alphabet Learning Book
    Product Code: 25513
    Price $40.59 $36.90

    Detailed A to Z book, each letter featuring comprehensive information on Aboriginal life. 24 pages 210 x 295mm. Suggested ages 5 to 15.

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  12. Indigenous Seasons Book Boxes Set of 5
    Indigenous Seasons Book Boxes Set of 5
    Product Code: 15965
    Price $26.29 $23.90

    This specially commissioned artwork was created by DJ Mate, an award-winning contemporary Aboriginal artist. DJ Mate was inspired by the traditional stories of the Dharawal People as told by Frances Bodkin in her book The Annual Cycle The Season of Ngoonungi. Start your journey on the left side of the box as the Ngoonumgi, the Grey-Headed Flying Fox, gather in vast numbers as the sun sinks below the horizon. Then we follow the possum footprints to the front panel of the box as the snarling, growling sounds of their nocturnal battles can be heard. Finally, as we move to the right side of the box, gentle rains are falling. Restrictions on eating crabs, yabbies, shellfish, prawn and lobsters are lifted and feasting on the beaches occurs. A description of each illustration and its significance is included on the back so you can share this beautiful story with your class. The Seasons Book Box is ideal for storing your Indigenous resources, learning about the environment or simply adding some beautiful Australian colour to your classroom or library. Includes 5 of these beautiful boxes each measuring 17cmW x 25cmD x 28cmH (at back) and 17cmH (at front).

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  13. Indigenous Marine Life Book Boxes Set of 5
    Indigenous Marine Life Book Boxes Set of 5
    Product Code: 15966
    Price $26.29 $23.90

    We would like to show our respect and acknowledge the traditional custodians of this land, of elders past and present and we respectfully tell their stories as painted by Indigenous artist, DJ Mate. Australia's Indigenous people make no distinction between land and sea. Follow the safe passage represented by the fine white dots around this beautiful book box to learn a little about each spirit animal.

    Dolphin - In Indigenous culture dolphins are associated with the human spirit, reminding us to approach life with humour and joy.
    Sea Turtle - Our beautiful Wudanyuka (Yanyuwa for sea turtle) is renowned for its long distance oceanic migrations.
    Dugongs - The world s largest population of dugongs, also commonly known as the Sea Cow, is found at the Great Barrier Reef.
    Whale - Our beautiful majestic whale, Mugga Mugga, is the sacred spiritual Totem to many coastal Aboriginal people including the Woppaburra People of the Keppel Islands.
    Baby whale and mother - Our baby calf swims above its mother as she offers protection from predators below.

    There are 5 boxes in this set. Each box measures 17cmW x 25cmD x 28cmH (at back) and 17cmH (at front).

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  14. Indigenous Small Books Set of 6
    Indigenous Small Books Set of 6
    Product Code: 25005
    Price $186.89 $169.90

    This new set of 6 indigenous small books includes a wonderful range of illustrated and photographic books. From the beautiful indigenous people of the Torres Strait, to the different kinds of bush tucker found in the Australian mainland, to mesmerising indigenous artworks featuring Australian animals and Dreamtime stories, this pack is bursting with indigenous Australian culture. This small books pack includes 6 titles, each 29.5cm x 21cm with 16 pages. 

    Includes:

    • Animals around the Billabong Small Book
    • Let's Learn about the Dreamtime Small Book
    • Let's Learn about Bush Tucker Small Book
    • Let's Learn about the Torres Strait Islands Small Book
    • Indigenous Sea Creatures Small Book
    • Birds around the Billabong Small Book

    Individual titles not sold separately.

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  15. Big Book 'Gathering Bush Tucker'
    Big Book 'Gathering Bush Tucker'
    Product Code: 24920
    Price $65.89 $59.90

    This extraordinary book is a visual masterpiece, an enchanting journey into the heart and soul of Indigenous cultures, through the Australian outback as you learn about all different types of Bush Tucker including everything from honey ants to emu eggs. Beautifully illustrated and written by the talented Aboriginal artist Kiz Costelloe. Measures 42cm x 30cm. 16 pages - 300gsm gloss celoglaze covers and 200gsm satin pages.

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  16. Big Book 'Animals From Land Country'
    Big Book 'Animals From Land Country'
    Product Code: 24921
    Price $65.89 $59.90

    Embark on a captivating journey through the vibrant world of Indigenous art in our new big book "Indigenous Art Animals from Country." This stunning book invites you to explore the rich variety of Australian animals and Indigenous cultures through the beautiful artistic illustrations by Aboriginal artis Kiz Costelloe.

    From the shy echidna to the elusive grace of the kangaroo, each page unveils a breathtaking depiction of native animals rendered in the distinctive styles of Aboriginal art. These animals are not mere subjects; they are bearers of ancient wisdom, custodians of the land, and symbols of profound spiritual significance.

    Written and illustrated by the talented Aboriginal artist Kiz Costelloe.

    Measures 42cm x 30cm. 16 pages - 300gsm gloss celoglaze covers and 200gsm satin pages.

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  17. Big Book 'Creatures From Sea Country'
    Big Book 'Creatures From Sea Country'
    Product Code: 24922
    Price $65.89 $59.90

    An Aboriginal art adventure that celebrates the beauty of marine life with the richness of Indigenous culture.

    Through the eyes of Indigenous artist and story teller Kiz Costelloe, children will learn how creatures of sea country are not only a source of bush tucker but also hold significant cultural meaning to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Beautifully illustrated and written by the talented Aboriginal artist Kiz Costelloe.

    Measures 42cm x 30cm. 16 pages - 300gsm gloss celoglaze covers and 200gsm satin pages.

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  18. Big Book 'The Rainbow Serpent Dreamtime'
    Big Book 'The Rainbow Serpent Dreamtime'
    Product Code: 24923
    Price $65.89 $59.90

    Step into the enchanting world of Dreamtime as we follow the meandering path of the Rainbow Serpent in our new captivating children's Big Book. Illustrated and written by Kiz Costellow, Aboriginal artist and story teller takes young readers on a colourful and culturally rich adventure.

    As you turn the pages, you'll witness the Rainbow Serpent's magnificent presence, depicted in intricate dots and lines, weaving its way through the Australian landscape. But this is more than just a serpent—it's a powerful creator and myth, shaping the land and water, and giving life to all living things.

    Join the Serpent as it travels through sacred waterholes, carving rivers and lakes, and leaving behind a trail of vibrant hues. Along the way, discover the wisdom and traditions of Indigenous peoples, who have revered the Rainbow Serpent for generations.

    This beautifully illustrated book not only introduces children to the captivating world of Aboriginal art but also teaches them about the deep cultural connection between Indigenous communities and the land. It's a story of creation, wonder, and respect for the natural world, encouraging young readers to appreciate the beauty and significance of Australia's ancient cultures.

    Written and illustrated by the talented Aboriginal artist Kiz Costelloe.

    Measures 42cm x 30cm. 16 pages - 300gsm gloss celoglaze covers and 200gsm satin pages.

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  19. Gubbi Gubbi Bush Tucker Girl Book
    Gubbi Gubbi Bush Tucker Girl Book
    Product Code: 25046
    Price $19.69 $17.90

    Gubbi Gubbi Bush Tucker Girl is an Aboriginal language children’s book that teaches the language and culture of the Gubbi Gubbi people. Gubbi Gubbi Bush Tucker Girl tells a story of a girl and her mother and the Australian native bush tucker. The book contains Gubbi Gubbi language words that are easy to learn alongside picture associations in a storytelling format about bush tucker. Gubbi Gubbi Bush Tucker Girl includes illustrations by artists Bianca Clark and Gabrielle Cloutier. Both artists joined together their talents to create a modern day illustration of the Gubbi Gubbi people.

    • Authors: Christine Stuart and Susan Clark  
    • Illustrators: Bianca Clark and Gabrielle Cloutier
    • 10 pages
    • Size of the book: 25cm by 17.5cm
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  20. Dreamtime Kullilla Dreaming Story Kit 2
    Dreamtime Kullilla Dreaming Story Kit 2
    Product Code: 25020
    Price $87.89 $79.90

    Following the huge popularity of Dreamtime Kullilla Kit 1, we now have the brand new kit available which includes a CD with 5 dreaming stories narrated by Michael Connelly. The Southern Cross-Yaraan-do, the Place of the White Gum, Koorbor the Koala, Goo-goor-gaga the Kookaburra, Brolga the Beautiful Dancing Bird and Bohra the Kangaroo. Five copies of original artwork, five blackline masters, lots of information, teaching activities and suggestions.

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  21. 1 to 10 Counting and Rhyming Book
    1 to 10 Counting and Rhyming Book
    Product Code: 65398
    Price $27.39 $24.90

    Each page features number and rhyme, with pictures of images relevant to Aboriginal and TSI life. Ten pages 21cm x 29.5cm.

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  22. How to Indigenise Your Early Childcare Setting
    How to Indigenise Your Early Childcare Setting
    Product Code: 25500
    Price $54.89 $49.90
    A comprehensive guide to making your centre culturally aware. For all teachers, early childhood carers and educators, this detailed resource shows room by room how to make your service more culturally safe for Indigenous Australians. 26 pages. Learn More
  23. Kurrajong Yarn About 3 Book Series - Boomerangs, Tools and Weapons and Let's Compare
    Kurrajong Yarn About 3 Book Series - Boomerangs, Tools and Weapons and Let's Compare
    Product Code: 99910
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    Regular Price $99.77 Special Price $87.89 $79.90

    Boomerangs: Bright and colourful, simple to read information about the boomerang and how it was so important in Aboriginal life. Activities pages (18) included 21cm x 29.5cm. Ages 4-10yrs.

    Tools and Weapons: Detailed information on tools and weapons and how they were used. Lots of text and well illustrated. 38 pages 21cm x 29.5cm. Ages 5-15yrs.

    Let's Compare: An informative and entertaining book, comparing the way most Australians live today with how Aboriginal and TSI people lived before European settlement. 22 pages 21cm x 29.5cm. Ages 4-10yrs.

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  24. Kurrajong 3 Book Set - I Can Throw a Boomerang, I've Seen Painted People Dance and This is a Bandhaar
    Kurrajong 3 Book Set - I Can Throw a Boomerang, I've Seen Painted People Dance and This is a Bandhaar
    Product Code: 99911
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    Regular Price $78.87 Special Price $70.95 $64.50

    I Can Throw a Boomerang: Great early reader with repetitive sentencing. Wonderful bright pictures. 10 pages. 21cm x 29.5cm. Suggested ages 5 to 8.

    I've Seen Painted People Dance: A beautifully illustrated book celebrating indigenous culture based on a lyrical poem about the history of Indigenous Australia. 17 pages 21cm x 29.5cm. Suggested ages 5 to 12.

    This is a Bandhaar: Simple first reader featuring Wiradjuri language words "This is a Bandhaar. This is a kangaroo". Pronunciations provided. 12 pages. 21cm x 29.5cm. Suggested ages 4 to 8.

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  25. Cultural Competence Kit 1
    Cultural Competence Kit 1
    Product Code: 25035
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    Regular Price $394.90 Special Price $315.59 $286.90

    This impressive kit contains 10 favourite Kurrajong products to help indigenise your childcare centre or junior classroom.

    Kit Components:

    • #50062 1 x Memory Card Game
    • #25512 1 x Alphabet Flash Cards
    • #65339 1 x Numbers 1-20 Flash Cards
    • #80511 1 x Indigenous Culture A4 5 Poster Set
    • #25500 1 x How to Indigenise Your Childcare Setting
    • #25020 1 x Dreamtime Kullilla Set 1 with 5 Dreaming stories on CD, a full colour book and 5 posters
    • #91188 1 x Knobbed Indigenous Shapes Set 8pcs
    • #25505 1 x Australian Indigenous Activities Book
    • #25514 1 x My Australian Picture Alphabet Book
    • #65398 1 x 1 to 10 Counting and Rhyming Book
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