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Cultural Diversity

Different cultures and traditions

4 books in this theme

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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 Indigenous Themes, Authors and Illustrators
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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 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.

Australia Family and Community
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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.

Self Identity Family and Community