AustLit

'Murray is an ibis who lives at Lake Craigmuir, but when his nest is burned in a fire, he finds himself on an adventure around the world.' (Source: Publisher's website)

'Rainbow River is a book by a unique group of friends who meet once a week to create artwork and make stories together. With the theme of the river and the song Rainbow River by Vashti Bunyan as inspiration, this magical world unfolded and the story captures special moments, songs and events that they have experienced throughout the year.

'This book is an outcome of a community arts program funded by the City of Yarra’s Investing in Communities program. Adults with differing abilities, young children, teachers and artists have joined together to enjoy relationship building in an expressive and creative environment facilitated by artist Avis Gardner.' (Publication summary)

'What can you see in the sea? Sharks, fish, starfish, turtles, whales and squid. What else can you see? Open the book and find out.'

'Children from Ceduna Area School and Koonibba Aboriginal School responded to the question In the sea, what can you see? with drawing, painting, collage and writing.' (Source: Publishers website)

'This is the story of a boy and a river. One day the river became dirty, so the boy decided that he needed to find out why. So he walked and he walked, following the water. As he walked animals and spirits appeared to help him and guide him on his way'. (Source: backcover)

'Come on the bus to meet the kids from Nowa Nowa Kindergarten and all their friends – Borun the pelican, the Rainbow serpent, Kowern the echidna, and Narkahungdha, the Sea – as they drive through Swan Reach, Lakes Entrance, Toorloo Arm, Lake Tyers and Nowa Nowa.' (Source: Publishers website)

'Dala Yooro Boorai is a book by children and parents from Boorai Playgroup and Dala Yooro Kindergarten, Bairnsdale. Dala Yooro – the place for our little children, and our little children are like the red gum trees. They have strong roots to their country and earth, and they grow into big strong trees with branches and family and are a part of the country. The kids from Dala Yooro and Boorai went walking through their community – what did they see? They saw family, culture and community.' (Source: Publishers website)

'We are one of the rightful owners of this land. We have good dances. We take care of each other. We have lots of different languages and we all have connections with each other. I’m proud of the way we express ourselves in dances and songs. The Batja Malnigan journey, the story so far… In 2011 the Batja Malnigan (Brother Boyz) began a journey exploring their Woongi heritage. ' (Source: We Publish website)

'We love to boogie, Jitterbug boogie, and sing and make things, and luah and run and play all day. We love to boogie because we’re JITTERBUGS!

'Children and parents meet at St Lukes Church Cockatoo every week at two playgroups – one on Tuesdays, one on Wednesdays. And yes, they do have their very own bouncy castle!' (Publication summary)

'When it rained in Coober Pedy, something very unusual happened…What will happen to the rock monsters?

'Children from Coober Pedy Area School created alien rock monsters from stones, plasticine and goggly eyes to tell the story of one brave monster who wasn’t afraid to be out in the rain.' (Publication summary)

'In Donkey's Can't Fly on Planes twenty-two refugee children from South Sudan, who now live in Australia, share their personal survival stories. In short, honest texts that are accompanied by mixed-media collage illustrations, the children talk about life in Sudan, Ethiopia, Kenya, and other African countries. They share experiences of starvation and war, of family separation and death, but they also describe African customs and traditions, everyday life and happy memories.'

Source: White Ravens.

'This book was written and illustrated by children under five at North Melbourne Children’s Centre. They worked with Kids’ Own artist Alex Hilvert to explore the concept of change through science and art making.' (Source: Publishers website)

'A book created with under fives at Melbourne City Children’s Centre working with artist Briony Barr to explore being in this world and making use of each day and night as a time for learning, playing, sharing and growing… and of course, wishing and dreaming.' (Publisher's summary)

'The children’s stories, poems, reflections and mixed media illustrations were a response to the traditional stories, dancing and art work that was shared with them by Aboriginal elders during project workshops.' (Source: Publishers website)