Book Activities

While Western culture has 4 seasons the The Yawuru people, the traditional owners of the lands and waters in and around Rubibi (the town of Broome), let Country tell them which season it is.

This latest book from Leigh Hobbs and Allen and Unwin takes Mr Chicken to the outer reaches of the universe where he gets to meet Martians.

This is a beautiful way to introduce children to First Nations Australian culture – specifically that of Melissa’s Gumbaynggirr, Bundjalung and Dunghutti people.

The incredible true story of the courageous children of the Czech Kindertransport recounts the rescue of 669 children from Czechoslovakia on the eve of World War II. This book combines lyrical prose with vibrant illustrations to tell a poignant story that resonates with themes of hope, resilience, and the power of dreams.

This beautifully illustrated poetic story explores the interconnections between family generations and the nurturing of nature through the simple act of planting a tree.

A children's book that explores the diverse and rich ecosystem of the Daintree Rainforest in Australia.

This sweet story tells the tale of Rafi and her next-door neighbour Leo who both LOVE stories.

This book introduces young children to the First Nations seasonal calendars which do not map the year using 12 months and 7 days per week but by the changes in the weather, animals and plants which denote each new season.

The Truck Cat is the 2025 National Simultaneous Storytime Book of the Year. It is a story about cats and humans, immigration and identity, and homes lost and found.

This gorgeous story celebrates family, tradition and the magic of Chinese New Year in Australia.

A beautifully illustrated non-fiction texts about the flora and fauna of the marshland.

This is a story about friendship, being yourself and learning from experience that it is not a good idea to wear your best shoes when visiting the creek.