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Is part of
Welcome to Our Country
2021
series - author
picture book
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2022...
2022
Ceremony
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'A joyful celebration of family and culture, the Welcome to Our Country series introduces First Nations history to children. From Australian of the Year Adam Goodes, co-writer Ellie Laing, and Barkindji illustrator David Hardy.
'Welcome, children! Nangga! Nangga! Yakarti! Tonight will be our Ceremony.
'Our family gathers as the fire burns. The smoke rises up as we take it in turns . . . Then clapsticks tap - one, two, three - but a stick is missing! Where could it be?
'Joyful and full of fun, Ceremony invites you to celebrate the rich traditions of dance, family, community and caring for Country from the world's oldest continuous culture.' (Publication summary)
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Teachers' notes available from the Welcome to Our Country website and via the Allen & Unwin website.
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Awards
- 2024 shortlisted The DANZ Children's Book Award — Picture Books
- 2023 winner Speech Pathology Australia Book of the Year Awards — Indigenous Children
- 2023 shortlisted Speech Pathology Australia Book of the Year Awards — Five to 8 Years
- 2023 shortlisted Australian Book Industry Awards (ABIA) — Children's Picture Book of the Year
- 2023 shortlisted Indie Awards — Children's
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