I Call the Ocean Wardan
By Ebony Froome Illustrated by Dallas Bennell and Korrine Bennell-Yarran Fremantle Press September 2026 Teaching Notes Teaching Activity Reviewed by Sue Wright There are over 250 Indigenous languages, including 800 dialects, across Australia, and the Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Islander Studies confirms that ‘Each language is
Blue – Dragon of the Sea
By Aleesah Darlison & Tamlyn Teow Reviewed by Sandy Driessens “Meet Blue, a Dragon of the Sea! He’s also known as a nudibranch or sea slug.” Gliding on the currents and dancing in the sea, is Blue, a tiny blue glaucus that is so
When The Mountain Wakes
Written and illustrated by Matt Shanks Reviewed by Lara Cain Gray Author and illustrator Matt Shanks is probably best known to young readers for his many lively, humorous picture books, particularly his series of contemporary Australian nursery rhymes. His online journaling and
The Sea in Me
Written by Cody Simpson with Jess Black, illustrated by Amandine Thomas Reviewed by Margarite Igras Cody Simpson, Australian swimmer, singer-songwriter, and actor has now added author to his list of achievements. Throughout his varied career, he has always maintained his love of
How to Measure the Ocean
By Inda Ahmad Zahri Review by Zewlan Moor Inda Ahmad Zahri is an author, illustrator, surgical doctor and scuba diver. She was inspired to create this book when her daughter said, 'What I love about numbers is that they go on and
Giinagay Gaagal (Hello Ocean)
By Melissa Greenwood Reviewed by Mia Macrossan Melissa Greenwood was born on her Gumbaynggirr jagun (homelands) in Coffs Harbour and raised between both Gumbaynggirr and Bundjalung nations. On Melissa's matriarchal side, she is a Gumbaynggirr custodian with strong ties to Bundjalung and Dunghutti.
