You should have come to this Great Aussie Do
The guest list read like an Aussie Who’s Who,
And Kangaroo played his didgeridoo.

They came from all over to Uluru,
Death Adder crawled and Bowerbird flew,
And Kangaroo played his didgeridoo.

Glen Singleton’s fun illustrations complement Nigel Gray’s catchy and rhythmic poem, which tells of a fantastic party in the outback attended by animals from all over Australia.

Give me a home among the gum trees With lots of plum treesA sheep or twoA kangaroo.
 
Ben Wood’s warm and funny illustrations bring this classic Aussie song to life.

I love a sunburnt country, A land of sweeping plains, Of ragged mountain ranges, Of droughts and flooding rains.I love her far horizons,I love her jewel-sea,Her beauty and her terror—The wide brown land for me!
Dorothea MacKellar's iconic poem, beautifully illustrated by Andrew McLean, depicts Australia in all its contrasts.

Oh! there once was a swagman camped in the Billabongs,
Under the shade of a Coolabah tree;
And he sang as he looked at his old billy boiling,
‘Who’ll come a-waltzing Matilda with me?’

This famous ballad of the outback wanderer who drowns himself rather than lose his freedom needs no introduction. There is no swagman as legendary as the tragic hero of this tale; and there is no Australian song as well-known throughout the world.

Here, the famous ballad is given new depth and perpective. Talented illustrator Freya Blackwood has explored the intriguing background behind the writing fo this song and has shown us not just the lively story of a proud outback larrikin, but also a glimpse into the clashes and struggles that were so formative of Australian history at the turn of the century.

Includes bonus CD recorded by John Williamson.

When words in verse are paired with the awesomeness of nature, something magical happens! 
Beloved former U.S. Poet Laureate J. Patrick Lewis curates an exuberant poetic celebration of the natural world in this stellar collection of nature poems. From trickling streams to deafening thunderstorms to soaring mountains, discover majestic photography perfectly paired with contemporary (such as Billy Collins), classics (such as Robert Frost), and never-before-published works.

Free verse poems celebrate the joy and freedom of being a child in the Australian landscape.

This bright and colourful picture book for young children features a collection of simple and funny verse about Australian creatures found by the shore.

Each poem is accompanied by some facts about the animal and the illustrations are based on the colours and features of the environment in which each one lives.

A companion to Silly Galah!

Much-loved author Jackie French has gathered a poem for every child and every mood. What do you feel like doing today? Sit beside a bush campfire with Oodgeroo Noonuccal, watch people going by with Henry Lawson, float away with Alison Lester, learn to read with Andy Griffiths or be brave with Shaun Tan.

Ideal for sharing with the whole family, this extensively illustrated edition brings together old favourites and sure-to-be new favourites in an indispensable addition to children’s bookshelves.

From poems that whisper to poems that roar, from words of tranquillity and heartbreak to those of the witty and absurd, there is something within these pages to make everyone feel at home.

A beautiful collection of poems about celebrations.

Australia Day, ANZAC Day, Boxing Day and birthdays. Weddings, Chinese New Year, the first day of spring, Ramadan and more!

In this vibrant new poetry collection, Lorraine Marwood explores the many ways we celebrate in Australia.

Lorraine Marwood. Softcover. 128 pp. Primary.

Explore the wonders of our planet through poetry and art in this stunning picture book from award-winning illustrator William Grill.

From the hidden wonders of fossilisation, rocks and the water cycle, to awe-inspiring spectacles like volcanoes, thunderstorms and glaciers, discover the magnificent ways the world works in this unique and beautiful approach to earth science.

No props. No music. No costumes. Just you, your words and a mic—you've got two minutes to make the crowd scream your name.

Miles Merrill, performance poet and founder of Australian Poetry Slam, and award-winning teacher Narcisa Nozica will take you from novice to spoken word superstar in no time. Twenty years after Merrill introduced slam poetry to Australia, there’s a national competition with a live audience of 20 000 people, and it’s taught in schools across the country. It’s been nothing short of a revolution!

With tips from stars of the Australian poetry slam scene, including best-selling author Maxine Beneba Clarke, Slam Your Poetry provides step-by-step instructions and exercises that will inspire you to:

1. Write a poem that pops
2. Rehearse like a winner
3. Wow your audience
4. Beat stage fright
5. Run a winning competition for your school or community group.

Part how-to guide, part masterclass, part manifesto, this book will help teachers, students and wannabe performance poets of all ages slam like a pro.

Since the days of King Arthur, there have been poems and paintings created in her name. 
She is the  Lady of Shalott and this is her story...

Beautiful and outspoken, sixteen-year-old Elaine of Ascolat has a temperament as fiery as her long red hair. She lives with her father and brothers on Arthur’s army base — the sole girl in a militaristic world of  men.

While Elaine mends armor and heals wounds, she pines for the handsome young soldier Lancelot. Then a new girl named Gwynivere arrives at the camp. Elaine is thrilled to have a female companion ... until  Gwynivere proves to be cold, cunning and determined to win over Lancelot for herself.

But when the two girls are thrown into a situation of gravest danger, they must come together in order to survive. Can Elaine  find the courage to fight for the kingdom she has always believed in?