Our Island
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ISBN: 9780143505938
Publisher: Penguin Australia Pty Ltd
Year first published: 29 Aug 2016
Pages: 34
Format: Paperback / softback
Much-loved children's picture-book creators authors Alison Lester and Elizabeth Honey collaborate with the children of Mornington Island to explore their home in words and pictures in this lyrical celebration of place.
'A most stunning pictorial book about Mornington Island, the largest of the Wellesley group in the Gulf of Carpentaria, the result of a collaboration by the children of Gununa - the main township- and Alison Lester and Elizabeth Honey. . . celebrating life in a unique environment where the connection between the land and life is almost indivisible.' Barbara Braxton, The Bottom Shelf
Our island lies beneath a big blue sky,
surrounded by the turquoise sea.
Turtles glide through the clear salt water,
and dugongs graze on banks of seagrass.
The children of Mornington Island poetically explore the wonders of their island home, fostering curiosity, connection and a deep appreciation for nature.
Young readers will discover:
*Stunning illustrations that breathe life into the island's enchanting landscapes
*The sheer beauty of nature on the island, lyrically celebrated in all its splendour
*The joy of active discovery, as curiosity and a sense of wonder inspires poetic exploration
*The meaning of words in the Lardil language to deepen cultural understanding
A wonderful collaboration with much-loved children's picture-book creators authors Alison Lester and Elizabeth Honey, Our Island is a great educational resource that aligns with the Indigenous component of the national curriculum, offering rich material for home or classroom discussions and engaging art projects.
All royalties from Our Island and one dollar from the sale of each copy are donated to Mornington Island State School to fund art projects in the community.
*WINNER Melbourne Prize for Literature 2018*
*SHORTLISTED WA Premier's Book Awards, Children's Books 2018*
*SHORTLISTED Speech Pathology Australia Book of the Year Awards, Indigenous Children 2015*
*NOTABLE BOOK CBCA Book of the Year Awards, Early Childhood 2015*
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A collaboration with Alison Lester, the creator of many much-loved and award-winning picture books, including:
Are We There Yet?
I'm Green and I'm Grumpy!
Who's that Knocking?
Running with the Horses
One Small Island
Kissed by the Moon
Our Island
My Dog Bigsy
Sophie Scott Goes South
ISBN: 9780143505938
Publisher: Penguin Australia Pty Ltd
Year first published: 29 Aug 2016
Pages: 34
Format: Paperback / softback
Much-loved children's picture-book creators authors Alison Lester and Elizabeth Honey collaborate with the children of Mornington Island to explore their home in words and pictures in this lyrical celebration of place.
'A most stunning pictorial book about Mornington Island, the largest of the Wellesley group in the Gulf of Carpentaria, the result of a collaboration by the children of Gununa - the main township- and Alison Lester and Elizabeth Honey. . . celebrating life in a unique environment where the connection between the land and life is almost indivisible.' Barbara Braxton, The Bottom Shelf
Our island lies beneath a big blue sky,
surrounded by the turquoise sea.
Turtles glide through the clear salt water,
and dugongs graze on banks of seagrass.
The children of Mornington Island poetically explore the wonders of their island home, fostering curiosity, connection and a deep appreciation for nature.
Young readers will discover:
*Stunning illustrations that breathe life into the island's enchanting landscapes
*The sheer beauty of nature on the island, lyrically celebrated in all its splendour
*The joy of active discovery, as curiosity and a sense of wonder inspires poetic exploration
*The meaning of words in the Lardil language to deepen cultural understanding
A wonderful collaboration with much-loved children's picture-book creators authors Alison Lester and Elizabeth Honey, Our Island is a great educational resource that aligns with the Indigenous component of the national curriculum, offering rich material for home or classroom discussions and engaging art projects.
All royalties from Our Island and one dollar from the sale of each copy are donated to Mornington Island State School to fund art projects in the community.
*WINNER Melbourne Prize for Literature 2018*
*SHORTLISTED WA Premier's Book Awards, Children's Books 2018*
*SHORTLISTED Speech Pathology Australia Book of the Year Awards, Indigenous Children 2015*
*NOTABLE BOOK CBCA Book of the Year Awards, Early Childhood 2015*
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A collaboration with Alison Lester, the creator of many much-loved and award-winning picture books, including:
Are We There Yet?
I'm Green and I'm Grumpy!
Who's that Knocking?
Running with the Horses
One Small Island
Kissed by the Moon
Our Island
My Dog Bigsy
Sophie Scott Goes South
