Celebrate the launch of one of NLA Publishing's newest children’s books Paddle Steamer Pearl, with a morning of stories, craft and wooden boat races!

Jane Jolly, illustrated by Liz Duthie

Young artists will create their very own characters with Leigh Hobbs, Australian Children’s Laureate, author and artist, creator of the Old Tom, Horrible Harriet and Mr Chicken books, in this exciting workshop at The National Library of Australia. 

Stephanie Owen Reeder, illustrated by Liz Duthie

Module

This resource aligns to the Australian Curriculum for Year 3 English - Language, Literature and Literacy.

Papers and oral history recordings conducted by Gwenda Davey on Australian folklore, with an emphasis on children's folklore.

Julie Murphy, illustrated by Annie White
Going to the beach is a big part of Australian culture and, for many people, so are dogs! This book doubles the fun, celebrating all of the different types of dogs that Australians love, from working dogs to lap dogs. Follow them as they run amok along the sunny shores of Australia.

Learn more about the children's book Dog Beach and and important jobs that Aussie dogs have done over time.

Topic
Family, kinship, care, responsibility

Tania McCartney

Tania McCartney

Dr Penny Olsen, illustrated by Rhonda N. Garward