Survival, truth telling and hope . . .
A unique and powerful illustrated book inspired by Leah Purcell’s bestselling novel The Drover’s Wife.
A yarn of bonding and the sharing of stories that celebrates the impact of a good man and a strong role model, and stands as a testament to the hardships and resilience of Australia's First Nations peoples.

With his father away for much of the year, Danny has had to grow up fast. He thinks that soon he will have no choice but to leave home and go droving with his father. But then he meets Yadaka, and Danny finds another path - one in which a man can be wise and gentle, and a warrior too.

A story of healing, care and connection that also shares challenging truths about the history of this country and life on the land in the late 19th century.

Based on the Henry Lawson short story, this piece of literature has been part of Leah Purcell’s life since she was five years old. Her adaptation of The Drover’s Wife started off as a play, was turned into a film, then a novel, and this picture book brings the powerful campfire chats between Yadaka and Danny to a younger audience.

Sorry Day by Coral Vass and Illustrated by Dub Leffler skillfully tells brief, powerful stories from Australia’s past and recent past about lost and stolen children.  Click Here to order.  Click Here to listen to a reading by illustrator, Dub Leffler. 

Goodjagah, little one, walk with me ... I want to tell you our Dreaming as the Elders told it to me. Award-winning storytellers, Gunai woman Kirli Saunders and Bigambul man Dub Leffler, explore a deep love and respect for Country and all her spirits ... past, present and beyond.

Ever since moonlight shone down on him in his pond, Frog has wanted to live up with the Moon and the stars. He works hard to get there, but although he tries and tries, it’s a long way for a little frog... A beautiful picture book featuring Aussie animal characters and a subtle underlying theme about respecting a friendship. 

Louie's big brother, Rocky, has big dreams and wants to chase them. But Louie doesn't want him to forget where he belongs . . . A heartfelt story about the bond between two brothers and their special connection to country. Click Here to order.

An adventure story of two young brothers, Jimmy and Max, who are on their way to visit their grandfather. On the way, they encounter a tiny native bee and hope it will lead them to some delicious sugarbag. Click Here to order.

The series provides explicit Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people’s perspectives, which has long been considered best pedagogical practice for schools. Yarning Strong offers a comprehensive and accessible resource that educators can use without fear of causing offense or perpetuating inaccurate stereotypes. Click Here to order. 

Sam is a girl with big responsibilities! She cares for her younger brothers and sisters. She looks out for her mum. Will Sam ever have a chance to dream?

Liam tells the story of Fat Head the bird who sometimes gets up to mischief.

Tammie, Sarah and Renee were good friends in Year 6 at Redfern Public School. In this story, when the kids get home, mum isn't there.

The aim of Indij readers' stories is twofold: to help Indigenous and non Indigenous students learn to read; and to encourage and support teachers to explore with their students, contemporary Indigenous perspectives and issues, and thus progress reconciliation in Australia. The stories deal in a relaxed and often amusing way with issues that affect the lives of all children: culture, family, self esteem, pride, setting goals and working toward them, good health, humour, tolerance and school attendance.

‘We leave base camp and start our trek across this vast country. We invite you to walk with us in a movement of the Australian people for a better future ... ’ A moving call to action inspired by the Uluru Statement from the Heart, from award-winning storytellers Coral Vass and Dub Leffler.

Once There Was A Boy is a universal story of friendship, temptation and reconciliation. This whimsical picture book is the touching story of a little boy with a broken heart who meets a young girl who shares his secret. Click Here to order.

Giom, Anco and Duramboi are the names of just three young shipwreck survivors and convict escapees who were given refuge by Indigenous communities during the nineteenth century. No one knows exactly how many received sustenance from the local people, but there are some documented accounts of these experiences. Strangers on Country includes the stories of six Europeans and the people who cared for them. Click Here to order.

Mia is a 13-year-old Aboriginal girl from a remote community in the Kimberley. She is saddened by the loss of her brother as he distances himself from the family. She feels powerless to change the things she sees around her, until one day she rescues her totem animal, the dirran (black cockatoo), and soon discovers her own inner strength. Click Here to order. 

Provides Indigenous and non-Indigenous children with engaging and meaningful experiences with print to support their reading skills and intrinsic desire to read. Click Here to order.

When Susie is forced to choose between her best mate, Isaac, and the gang at The Fort, she tells her friend a little lie - and he finds out. Why can’t Isaac just get over it? 

Provides Indigenous and non-Indigenous children with engaging and meaningful experiences with print to support their reading skills and intrinsic desire to read. Click Here to order. 

Akala seriously loves cooking. She’s going to be a great pastry chef one day, and learns more about creating sweets at Mr Aziz’s cooking club every school holidays. But when Mr Aziz sets the club a cake-making challenge, Akala is stumped. Click Here to order. 

The Bicycle features separate illustrations from internationally acclaimed artists - including Quentin Blake, Shaun tan, tony Ross and Freya Blackwood - which celebrate the liberating joy of two wheels. Sprinkled throughout are delightful quotes from famous people, as well as quotes from Cambodian children such as 14-year-old Dany, who describes his bicycle as his 'best friend'. Click Here to order. 

The indigenous author recalls stories from his youth about firewood and rabbits in and around Lake Mungo and the Murray River. 

Merinya lives on Gurriwal land with her Dharawal people. One day, Merinya leaves their camp to go painting on some rocks. On her return she discovers her people had moved on. Merinya befriends a magpie, Nupia, who helps find her family.