Be inspired and amazed by these incredible Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander icons! With colourful artwork and evocative writing, this book tells stories every Australian should know. Powerful and exciting: here are seven inspiring stories about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people from history. Each colourful spread in this illustrated book tells a compelling story.

A wondrous walkabout through the mountains from Gumbaynggirr artist Melissa Greenwood, the creator of the heart-stirring picture books Miimi Marraal, Mother Earth, My Little Barlaagany, Giinagay Gaagal, Hello Ocean and Miimi and Buwaarr, Mother and Baby. The juluum (mountain) watches over us as we walk proudly on Country. Me, Jinda, Miimi and Gami take note of all the subtle changes in natureas we walk up, up the rocky path towards the peaks. Join the family as they journey through the mountains, observing animals, plants and trees, waterways and high peaks. Their ancestors and the mountain watch over them.

Will dreams of waltzing Matilda with Ollie, an Indigenous swagman who comes to work at his family's station. But when Ollie mysteriously disappears, Will is left to reflect on what happened. Much like Banjo Paterson’s iconic Waltzing Matilda, this story invites readers to view swagmen not as criminals, but as individuals deserving of compassion and support. Through this heartfelt tale, young readers gain valuable insight into an important chapter of Australian history, while also fostering a deeper appreciation for the timeless themes found in Waltzing Matilda.

“Our Flag, Our Story” celebrates the Torres Strait Islander Flag, a symbol of unity and pride for Torres Strait Islanders. Written by Bernard Namok Jnr and illustrated by Mordey, this engaging book tells the story behind the flag’s creation and its significance to the Torres Strait Islander community. Through vibrant illustrations and a personal narrative, young readers are invited to learn about Torres Strait Islander culture and history. This accessible book serves as an important piece of Australian and Torres Strait Islander heritage, suitable for all ages.

The First Sunrise is a groundbreaking work, marking the first-ever publication of the Mbabaram creation story. This beautiful and profound narrative unveils the ancient wisdom of the Mbabaram people, offering a window into their culture, beliefs, and the origins of the world as told through their eyes. Rich with imagery and steeped in tradition, this story provides a unique and important perspective on the creation of the universe, inviting readers to explore the timeless connection between the Mbabaram people and the land they have inhabited for millennia.

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.