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Children respond to diversity with respect

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12 Days of Bush Christmas

by Emma Bamblett, Megan Van Den Berg

Ages 3-8 years

The classic Christmas carol gets a beautiful Koorie makeover as kookaburras laugh in gum trees and coolamons replace turtle doves. This festive adaptation celebrates Indigenous Australian culture and brings Aboriginal perspectives to the festive season.

Australia Cultural Diversity Indigenous Themes, Authors and Illustrators
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Colours of Australia

by Bronwyn Bancroft

Ages 3-8 years

An exploration of the vibrant colors found in Australian landscapes, wildlife, and culture. This book celebrates the rich visual heritage of Australia while teaching about colors and cultural appreciation.

Indigenous Themes, Authors and Illustrators Australia Creativity
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Here We Are

by Oliver Jeffers

Ages 3-8 years

A father's letter to his newborn child, sharing gentle wisdom about life on Earth. A beautifully illustrated guide that teaches children about kindness, curiosity, and caring for our planet and each other.

Environment and Sustainability Family and Community Empathy and Kindness Adventure and Exploration Growth Mindset Self Identity
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Home

by Carson Ellis

Ages 2-6 years

A beautifully illustrated exploration of what home means to different creatures and people around the world, celebrating the diversity of homes and families.

Family and Community Animals Self Identity
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I'm Australian Too!

by Mem Fox Illustrated by Ronojoy Ghosh

Ages 4-8 years

A celebration of multicultural Australia, showing that no matter where you come from, you can belong and contribute to your new home country.

Australia Cultural Diversity Family and Community Self Identity
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Mirror

by Jeannie Baker

Ages 5-10 years

Two families, one in Australia and one in Morocco, go about their daily lives in this wordless book that can be read from both directions. A beautiful exploration of cultural similarities and differences through stunning collage illustrations.

Cultural Diversity Australia Family and Community
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Pearl Barley and Charlie Parsley

by Aaron Blabey

Ages 3-7 years

Pearl Barley and Charlie Parsley are the best of friends, but they are different in almost every way. A delightful story about how opposites attract and true friendship celebrates our differences.

Friendship Self Identity Collaboration
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Piranhas Don't Eat Bananas

by Aaron Blabey

Ages 4-8 years

Brian the piranha is tired of eating fish and wants to try bananas, but all the other piranhas think this is ridiculous. This humourous story challenges stereotypes and celebrates being different and following your own preferences.

Animals Self Identity
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Stanley Paste

by Aaron Blabey

Ages 4-7 years

Stanley Paste is small. Really small. And he hates it. But when a new girl arrives at school, Stanley learns that perhaps being small is not so bad after all. A touching story about self-acceptance and discovering that our perceived weaknesses can actually be strengths.

Self Identity Friendship Empathy and Kindness
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Where the Forest Meets the Sea

by Jeannie Baker

Ages 5-10 years

A boy explores an ancient rainforest and imagines the animals that once lived there and the changes that might come in the future. A breathtaking exploration of our connection to nature and the importance of protecting ancient ecosystems.

Environment and Sustainability Australia Indigenous Themes, Authors and Illustrators Animals
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Whoever You Are

by Mem Fox Illustrated by Leslie Staub

Ages 3-7 years

A celebration of human diversity that shows children around the world may look different and live differently, but inside we all share the same feelings and dreams. A powerful message about unity in diversity and our shared human experience across all cultures and communities.

Cultural Diversity Self Identity Family and Community