{"product_id":"our-island-children-of-gunana-9780143505939","title":"Our Island","description":"\u003cp\u003eMuch-loved children's picture-book creators authors Alison Lester and Elizabeth Honey collaborate on this lyrical celebration of place, where the children of Mornington Island explore their home in words and pictures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"Our Island is a true celebration of native Australian life, trembling with power and subtly.\" CBCA Reading Time\n\u003cbr\u003eOur island lies beneath a big blue sky,\n\u003cbr\u003esurrounded by the turquoise sea.\n\u003cbr\u003eTurtles glide through the clear salt water,\n\u003cbr\u003eand dugongs graze on banks of seagrass.\n\u003cbr\u003e \n\u003cbr\u003eJoin a group of children on an unforgettable adventure as they explore the wonders of their island home, fostering curiosity, connection, and a deep appreciation for nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYoung readers will discover-\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e*Hidden treasures through captivating island exploration\n\u003cbr\u003e*Vibrant characters who inspire and ignite imagination\n\u003cbr\u003e*Stunning illustrations that breathe life into the island's enchanting landscapes\n\u003cbr\u003e*The sheer beauty of nature, celebrated in all its splendour\n\u003cbr\u003e*The joy of active discovery, as curiosity fuels unforgettable adventures\n\u003cbr\u003e*The meaning of words in the Lardil language to deepen cultural understanding\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAll 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e*WINNER Melbourne Prize for Literature 2018*\n\u003cbr\u003e*SHORTLISTED WA Premier's Book Awards, Children's Books 2018*\n\u003cbr\u003e*SHORTLISTED Speech Pathology Australia Book of the Year Awards, Indigenous Children 2015*\n\u003cbr\u003e*NOTABLE BOOK CBCA Book of the Year Awards, Early Childhood 2015*\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e_______________________________________\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnother classic from Alison Lester, the creator of many much-loved and award-winning picture books, including-\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAre We There Yet?\n\u003cbr\u003eI'm Green and I'm Grumpy!\n\u003cbr\u003eWho's that Knocking?\n\u003cbr\u003eRunning with the Horses\n\u003cbr\u003eOne Small Island\n\u003cbr\u003eKissed by the Moon\n\u003cbr\u003eOur Island\n\u003cbr\u003eMy Dog Bigsy\n\u003cbr\u003eSophie Scott Goes South\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Children of Gunana","offers":[{"title":"Fair","offer_id":46144352452851,"sku":"8880002626796","price":8.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/4284\/5939\/files\/9780143505938.jpg?v=1725221539","url":"https:\/\/www.harryhartog.com.au\/products\/our-island-children-of-gunana-9780143505939","provider":"Harry Hartog Bookseller","version":"1.0","type":"link"}