This new set of 6 indigenous small books includes a wonderful range of illustrated and photographic books. From the beautiful indigenous people of the Torres Strait, to the different kinds of bush tucker found in the Australian mainland, to mesmerizing indigenous artworks featuring Australian animals and Dreamtime stories, this pack is bursting with indigenous Australian culture. This small book pack includes 6 titles, each measure 29.7cm x 21cm with 16 pages.
Pack includes:
Animals around the Billabong Small Book – Come and explore the Australian billabong, where you will discover interesting facts about our precious Australian animals. See the old croc, climbing koalas, little emu chicks and more!
Let's Learn about the Dreamtime Small Book – In this indigenous educational book about the Dreamtime, you will meet the lightning brothers, discover the mysterious Mimi spirits who taught the Aboriginal people how to do rock-painting, read the stories of Ginga the crocodile man, see the rainbow serpent and the fertility mother, learn how the sun was made and more!
Let's Learn about Bush Tucker Small Book – Let's learn about the amazing variety of bush tucker that can be found in the Australian outback. Learn some amazing facts about everything from witchetty grubs to delicious honey ants.
Let's Learn about the Torres Strait Islands Small Book – The Torres Strait Islands are a majestic group of islands in the pristine waters off the northern tip of Australia and the people who live there are just as beautiful. This big book is filled with large vibrant images and stories of the people from this region.
Indigenous Sea Creatures Small Book – This big book is all about the indigenous wildlife that can be found in the waters of Australia, displayed in big beautiful artwork. In the making of this book, Mike's 16-month-old daughter Annabella, wouldn't leave him alone. She wanted him to read it to her again and again. Annabella loves the clown fish, the shark, and the naughty fish (anglerfish).
Birds around the Billabong Small Book – Come on a journey with the gorgeous birds of the outback. Dance with brolgas in the billabong, then march across the land with the cassowary and see the penguins on the beach. From there, get lost in the colourful parrot rainforest, laugh aloud with the kookaburra and see many other birds in their natural habitats.
Nicky McCarthy – Queanbeyan and District Preschool Association
Nicky has worked in the Early Learning industry for more than 25 years in a variety of roles from Educator through to Centre Director, Area Manager, Advisory & Development Coordinator, Program Manager and Quality Advisor. Currently, Nicky is the Managing Director of a group of community-based Preschools in NSW. In this role, she has recently project managed the construction, fitout and opening of a new community Preschool for her organisation and it is through this process that she partnered with Step4 for the fitout of the new Preschool.
After spending part of her teenage years living in a remote part of the Kimberley in Western Australia, Nicky’s appreciation for the indigenous history of Australia began. Through her career, she has worked with and assisted Educators and Directors in their journey of understanding this important aspect of learning and history and how to ensure that their approach is collaborative, respectful and appropriate.
Nicky has recently completed a Graduate Certificate in Indigenous Education as a specialisation subject for an ongoing Masters of Education. The extension of her own understanding of Indigenous perspectives was something that she wanted to support and this has assisted her in identifying ways that she can further support Educators across all levels and experience in reflecting on and extending their own knowledge.
Prue Gardner
Prue commenced her career as an early childhood educator before progressing to a centre Directors role. She later became an Area Manager supporting children, services and families throughout Sydney..
Prue has been working with STEP4 for almost 4 years now supporting services with their ongoing needs and requirements for resources, furniture and equipment as well as contributing her industry knowledge and design concepts to new centre startups. She loves the creative process of working with service owners, managers and educators to enable their vision come to life and create engaging and bespoke learning environments where children’s curiosity and engagement can be fostered. She loves sharing her passion and ideas and working collaboratively with industry leaders, educators and owners.
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