Recommended Australian History Picture Books

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Hardback

Jandamarra

Mark Greenwood

Mark Greenwood’s text and Terry Denton’s watercolour illustrations bring to life this story of conflict and divided loyalties.

$29.99

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Paperback

The Legend of Moondyne Joe

Mark Greenwood (Author)

They’ll not take my freedom away! These are the words of Moondyne Joe, the beloved scoundrel and expert bushman of early Australian convict history. There wasn’t a cell built that…

$19.99

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Paperback

My Place

Nadia Wheatley

This new edition includes a new timeline, which traces the history of the characters in the book, as well as the history of Australia, and is right up-to-date with reference…

$19.99

In stock at 6 shops, ships in 3-4 daysIn stock at 6 shops

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Paperback

Simpson and his Donkey

Mark Greenwood (Author)

A poignant account of the story of John Kirkpatrick Simpson and how he and his donkey, Duffy, rescued over 300 men during the campaign at Gallipoli. Backed by detailed research…

$18.99

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Paperback

The Dog on the Tuckerbox

Corinne Fenton

New paperback edition of this classic tale. The Dog on the Tuckerbox is the story of Lady and her master Bill. It is the story of Australia’s pioneers; the bullockies…

$16.99

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Hardback

Meet… Nancy Bird Walton

Grace Atwood

A picture book series about the extraordinary men and women who have shaped Australia’s history, including Australia’s first female commercial pilot, Nancy Bird Walton.

$45.99

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Hardback

Meet… Banjo Paterson

Kristin Weidenbach

Take another look at the extraordinary men and women who have shaped Australia’s history, including the bush poet Banjo Paterson Banjo Paterson is one of Australia s most loved poets…

$49.99

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