Welcome to Our Country #3: Back On Country

Publisher details

Authors
Adam Goodes, David Hardy, Ellie Laing
Publisher
Allen & Unwin
Genre
Children’s Picture Book
Released
01 November, 2022
ISBN
9781761065088

Welcome to Our Country #3: Back On Country

Adam Goodes, David Hardy, Ellie Laing

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Synopsis

A joyful story about the power of reconnecting to family, culture and Country. From Australian of the Year Adam Goodes, co-writer Ellie Laing, and Barkindji illustrator David Hardy.

It's Lucy and David's first time back on Country.

They meet their cousins and Elders, and see special places, learn local language words and hear stories as old as time.

Join them to feel the strength that comes from being back on Country.

Reviews

Activity Sheet: Welcome to Our Country: Back on Country by Adam Goodes and Ellie Laing, illustrated by David Hardy

Review | Book Life

26 October 2022

Activity Sheet: Welcome to Our Country: Back on Country by Adam Goodes and Ellie Laing, illustrated by David Hardy

Impactful Storytelling: Read Our Review of Welcome to Our Country: Back on Country by Adam Goodes and Ellie Laing, illustrated by David Hardy

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25 October 2022

Impactful Storytelling: Read Our Review of Welcome to Our Country: Back on Country by Adam Goodes and Ellie Laing, illustrated by David Hardy

Ellie Laing
About the author

Ellie Laing

Ellie Laing (nee Southwood) is a communications professional, and former political advisor and journalist, who lives on the lands of the Gammeraygal people on the northern beaches of Sydney with her husband and two sons. When Ellie's eldest son Harvey came home from preschool reciting Acknowledgements of Country and singing Aboriginal lullabies, she was inspired to collaborate with Adam Goodes on a series of books aimed at helping families with young children to talk about Australia's First Nations history. She is currently completing studies in Traditional Aboriginal Cultures.

Books by Ellie Laing

Welcome to Our Country: Somebody's Land
Adam Goodes, David Hardy, Ellie Laing

Welcome to Our Country: Somebody's Land

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Welcome to Our Country: Ceremony
Adam Goodes, David Hardy, Ellie Laing

Welcome to Our Country: Ceremony

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Welcome to Our Country #3: Back On Country
Adam Goodes, David Hardy, Ellie Laing

Welcome to Our Country #3: Back On Country

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Adam Goodes
About the author

Adam Goodes

Adam Goodes is an Adnyamathanha and Narungga man and community leader. He is a former Australian Rules footballer, having achieved the greatest heights in the game, and was named Australian of the Year in 2014 for his public work in the fight against racism and his advocacy in First Nations affairs. Together with his cousin Michael O'Loughlin, Adam founded the GO Foundation, which supports and inspires the next generation of First Nations leaders. With a diploma in Aboriginal Studies and his own daughter approaching preschool age, Adam was motivated to publish a series of books for young children and families about Australia's First Nations history.

Books by Adam Goodes

Welcome to Our Country: Somebody's Land
Adam Goodes, David Hardy, Ellie Laing

Welcome to Our Country: Somebody's Land

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Welcome to Our Country: Ceremony
Adam Goodes, David Hardy, Ellie Laing

Welcome to Our Country: Ceremony

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Welcome to Our Country #3: Back On Country
Adam Goodes, David Hardy, Ellie Laing

Welcome to Our Country #3: Back On Country

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David Hardy
About the author

David Hardy

David Hardy is an Indigenous artist, with over 8 years of feature film animation experience with Walt Disney Animation Studios. David is also an author and illustrator of his own book series with Magabala Books, Alfie’s Search for Destiny and Alfie’s Big Wish. David has also illustrated other book titles such as On the Way to Nanas, Beatbox Brothers and The Proud Foots, Shaka Shaka Hawaii. He lives in Sydney with his wife May and two kids Caden and Summer.

Books by David Hardy

Aussie Kids: Meet Zoe and Zac at the Zoo
Belinda Murrell, David Hardy

Aussie Kids: Meet Zoe and Zac at the Zoo

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Meet Zoe and Zac at the Zoo
Belinda Murrell, David Hardy

Meet Zoe and Zac at the Zoo

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Welcome to Our Country: Somebody's Land
Adam Goodes, David Hardy, Ellie Laing

Welcome to Our Country: Somebody's Land

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Welcome to Our Country: Ceremony
Adam Goodes, David Hardy, Ellie Laing

Welcome to Our Country: Ceremony

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Welcome to Our Country #3: Back On Country
Adam Goodes, David Hardy, Ellie Laing

Welcome to Our Country #3: Back On Country

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