Teacher’s and Parent’s Notes: Walk With Us by Adam Goodes and Ellie Laing, Illustrated by David Hardy

Teacher’s and Parent’s Notes: Walk With Us by Adam Goodes and Ellie Laing, Illustrated by David Hardy

Walk With Us is inspired by the Uluru Statement from the Heart, and invites readers to find out more about the First Nations Country where they live. From Australian of the Year Adam Goodes, former journalist Ellie Laing, and Barkindji illustrator David Hardy.

Harvey and Mum are heading to their favourite park for a walk on Cammeraygal land.

‘Time to awaken the ancestors,’ says Uncle Boris. ‘Every time we sing or acknowledge Country, the ancestors are listening.’

What do you know about the Country where you live?

Walk With Us is an invitation to go on a journey of learning and appreciation – with family, with friends, and with our nation – together.

The bestselling Welcome to Our Country series aims to connect young children, parents and educators with First Nations history and culture.

Start a conversation in the classroom, or at home, with this helpful reading guide for kids aged 4+.

Download teacher’s notes here…

Buy a copy of Walk With Us here.

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25 October 2023

Generous, Warm and Moving: Read Our Review of Walk With Us by Adam Goodes and Ellie Laing, Illustrated by David Hardy

Publisher details

Walk With Us
Publisher
Allen & Unwin
Genre
Children’s Picture Book
Released
31 October, 2023
ISBN
9781761065071

Synopsis

Recommended for ages 4+.

Walk With Us is inspired by the Uluru Statement from the Heart, and invites readers to find out more about the First Nations Country where they live. From Australian of the Year Adam Goodes, former journalist Ellie Laing, and Barkindji illustrator David Hardy.

Harvey and Mum are heading to their favourite park for a walk on Cammeraygal land.

'Time to awaken the ancestors,' says Uncle Boris. 'Every time we sing or acknowledge Country, the ancestors are listening.'

What do you know about the Country where you live?

Inspired by the Uluru Statement from the Heart, Walk With Us is an invitation to go on a journey of learning and appreciation – with family, with friends, and with our nation – together.

The bestselling Welcome to Our Country series aims to connect young children, parents and educators with First Nations history and culture.

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.

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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.

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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

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