First Nations board books

Introduce your baby to the world with these beautiful board books from Australian First Nations authors.

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Board book

Where’s My Minya Marlu?

Mia Speed

Marlu (kangaroo) is looking for her minya marlu (little kangaroo/joey). Will garliya (emu), wardu (wombat), dyilga-marda (echidna) or any of the other animals be able to help her?

$14.99

In stock at 6 shops, ships in 3-4 daysIn stock at 6 shops

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Hardback

Bush Bugs

Helen Milroy

From the author of the Backyard series and Bush Birds comes an exciting picture book about bugs!

This colourful array of Australian insects is sure to delight little ones captivated…

$19.99

In stock at 4 shops, ships in 3-4 daysIn stock at 4 shops

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Board book

I Can Count

Sally Morgan

Another testament to Sally Morgan's advocacy for early literacy learning, I Can Count is a fun and interactive way for families and young readers to learn to count together.

$14.99

In stock at 6 shops, ships in 3-4 daysIn stock at 6 shops

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Board book

Is That You?

Gregg Dreise

Is that you? by Gregg Dreise is a board book that encourages young readers to learn new verbs and adverbs: frogs bop, snakes slide, lizards hide, Tasmanian devils growl...can you…

$14.99

In stock at 7 shops, ships in 3-4 daysIn stock at 7 shops

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What do you call a baby…?

Kamsani Bin Salleh

What do you call a baby…? is an entertaining way for all children to learn the nouns that describe some of our iconic Australian baby animals.

$14.99

In stock at 2 shops, ships in 3-4 daysIn stock at 2 shops

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Wilam: A Birrarung Story

Andrew Kelly,Aunty Joy Murphy

Now in board book format, this is the story of one day in the life of the vital, flourishing Birrarung (Yarra River).

As ngua rises, Bunjil soars over mountain ash…

$15.99

In stock at 4 shops, ships in 3-4 daysIn stock at 4 shops

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Board book

Bush Mob Counting

Helen Milroy

Age range 1+

The characters in Bush Mob Counting are from the ‘Tales from the Bush Mob’ Series of books about a group of animals Eagle, Sugar Glider, Bat, Platypus…

$17.99

In stock at 4 shops, ships in 3-4 daysIn stock at 4 shops

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Board book

Welcome To Country

Aunty Joy Murphy

An Aboriginal ceremony of Welcome to Country is depicted in a stunning board book from two Indigenous Australians.

Welcome to the lands of the Wurundjeri people. The people are part…

$15.99

In stock at 6 shops, ships in 3-4 daysIn stock at 6 shops

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Board book

Animals in My Garden

Bronwyn Houston

Bronwyn Houston makes counting from one to ten so much fun! From kookaburras to ants to dragonflies, her rich colourful illustrations are filled with texture and movement.

$12.99

In stock at 3 shops, ships in 3-4 daysIn stock at 3 shops

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Hardback

Colour Me

Ezekiel Kwaymullina

Filled with luminous screen prints and evocative prose, Colour Me celebrates every individual colour as well as the power of their combination.

We are all different. But together we colour…

$19.99

In stock at 2 shops, ships in 3-4 daysIn stock at 2 shops

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Paperback

Where is Galah?

Sally Morgan

Dingo is on the prowl. He can see Emu, Swan and Turtle. He can hear Crocodile, Frog and Kookaburra. But where is Galah?

$17.99

In stock at 2 shops, ships in 3-4 daysIn stock at 2 shops

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Bush Tucker Counting

Maureen Glover, Gabrielle Fry (illus.)

Bush Tucker Counting is a great introduction to reading and counting for young children.

$14.99

In stock at 2 shops, ships in 3-4 daysIn stock at 2 shops

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Board book

Numbers All Around Us

Rachael Sarra

Count your way through the incredible artwork of Aboriginal artist Rachael Sarra.   

$16.99

In stock at 2 shops, ships in 3-4 daysIn stock at 2 shops

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Today’s Sun

Gregg Dreise

Raise a reader with this gorgeous black-and-white board book for babies

$14.99

In stock at 2 shops, ships in 3-4 daysIn stock at 2 shops

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Hardback

Bush Birds

Helen Milroy

Bush Birds by bestselling author Helen Milroy is the perfect book for young readers who love the natural beauty and diversity of our bush.

Showcasing First Nations illustrations by writer-illustrator…

$19.99

In stock at 2 shops, ships in 3-4 daysIn stock at 2 shops

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Cheeky Animals

Shane Morgan

Age range 3 to 6 Cheeky Animals is one of those books thatsmall children and adults will choose time after time.

$12.99

In stock at 2 shops, ships in 3-4 daysIn stock at 2 shops

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Paperback

I Love Me

Sally Morgan, Ambelin Kwaymullina

I Love Me is a vibrant, multi-colored board book that teaches kids one of life’s most important lessons: self acceptance.

$16.99

In stock at 2 shops, ships in 3-4 daysIn stock at 2 shops

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Hardback

Dreamers

Ezekiel Kwaymullina

This visually stunning picture book with poetic prose will have you journeying through fantastic dreamscapes with children who are dawn and sun singers, thunder chasers and lightning catchers.

We are…

$19.99

Available to order, ships in 3-5 daysAvailable to order

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Hardback

We All Sleep

Ezekiel Kwaymullina, Sally Morgan

This sumptuously illustrated picture book is guaranteed to help calm little ones as a bedtime read-aloud.

Against pink skies kookaburra calls ... Acclaimed mother-and-son-team Sally Morgan and Ezekiel Kwaymullina take…

$19.99

In stock at 4 shops, ships in 3-4 daysIn stock at 4 shops

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Board book

Where’s my baby?

Gregg Dreise

A board book that encourages young readers to learn new adjectives in English and the names of iconic Australian animals in the First Nations language, Gamilaraay, in an enjoyable way.

$14.99

In stock at 3 shops, ships in 3-4 daysIn stock at 3 shops

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Board book

ABC of Australian Animals

Bronwyn Bancroft

ABC of Australian Animals is a classic board book from Australia’s foremost indigenous illustrator. Inspired by her deep love of country, Bronwyn is a master craftswoman of vibrant, visual narratives…

$14.99

In stock at 2 shops, ships in 3-4 daysIn stock at 2 shops

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Board book

Nature All Around Us

Kimberly Engwicht

Discover the landscapes of Australia through the vibrant artwork of Aboriginal artist Kimberly Engwicht.

The All Around Us series is a captivating collection of first concepts board books, told through…

$16.99

In stock at 2 shops, ships in 3-4 daysIn stock at 2 shops

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Board book

My Country

Ezekiel Kwaymullina

Now available in paperback. Best-selling author and internationally renowned painter Sally Morgan teams up with Ezekiel Kwaymullina for a picture book celebrating country. A gorgeous picture book in simple, lyrical…

$16.99

In stock at 3 shops, ships in 3-4 daysIn stock at 3 shops

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Board book

Colour Me

Ezekiel Kwaymullina

Colour Me, a celebration of our individuality, is now available as a board book, perfect for tiny hands to hold and fall in love with.

We are all different. But…

$14.99

In stock at 2 shops, ships in 3-4 daysIn stock at 2 shops

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This is Me!

Sally Morgan

This simple, elegant book about unconditional love is the perfect way to reinforce to all children that they are unique, important and special just the way they are.

$14.99

In stock at 3 shops, ships in 3-4 daysIn stock at 3 shops

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123 of Australian Animals

Bronwyn Bancroft

1, 2, 3 of Australian Animals is a classic board book from Australia’s foremost indigenous illustrator. Inspired by her deep love of country, Bronwyn is a master craftswoman of vibrant…

$16.99

In stock at 2 shops, ships in 3-4 daysIn stock at 2 shops

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Hardback

In the City I See

Tori-Jay Mordey

In this delightful Early Childhood board book, Tori-Jay Mordey’s graphic illustrations bring the city to life in all its colourful glory.

$12.99

In stock at 2 shops, ships in 3-4 daysIn stock at 2 shops

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Dreamers

Ezekiel Kwaymullina

‘We are the dream and the dreamers’ - so begins this beautifully written story that celebrates the imagination of children at play.

Journey through fantastic dreamscapes with children who are…

$16.99

Available to order, ships in 3-5 daysAvailable to order

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Hardback

Little Bird’s Day

Sally Morgan

A simple, universal story of a day in the life of Little Bird as she sings the world alive, flies with Cloud, travels with Wind, nestles with Moon and dreams…

$27.99

Available to order, ships in 5-9 daysAvailable to order

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Board book

Animals All Around Us

Melanie Hava

Discover the animals of Australia through the incredible artwork of Aboriginal artist Melanie Hava.

$16.99

Available to order, ships in 10-14 daysAvailable to order

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Sounds All Around Us

Ryhia Dank

Discover the sounds of Australia through the incredible artwork of Aboriginal artist Ryhia Dank.

The All Around Us series is a captivating collection of first concepts board books, told through…

$16.99

Available to order, ships in 10-14 daysAvailable to order