Gregg Dreise

In the Dreamtime, there lived the Goodoo and Thuggai peoples. They looked different to the Murri people who lived nearby. While the Murris lived in the rocky overhangs and hunted bigger animals, the Goodoo people lived under the shade of the Coolabah trees and would dig up witchetty grubs. The Murri feared the Goodoo and Thuggai, and their differences. It...

An astounding work of significance for sharing with kids and adults about Indigenous art from superstar Kamilaroi author Gregg Dreise. Let's turn this recycled paper into something from our heart. Come on - give it a try. As we use a stick to paint the first dot in the middle, we say thank you, Father Sky. Join Kamilaroi creator Gregg...

Raise a reader with this exquisite board book for babies and toddlers from Kamilaroi author Gregg Dreise. A lyrical story that blends early learning concepts such as days of the week, Australian animals, and family into a joyous board book for 0-5 year olds. Days of Warmth offers a perfect introduction to the beauty of storytelling for the youngest of...

Feel the welcome as we celebrate Indigenous culture, Elders, and future generations. Join the corroboree in the traditional Gamilaraay language of the Kamilaroi people as we listen and learn together. A wonderful companion to Gregg Dreise's highly acclaimed My Culture and Me, this joyful picture book celebrates Australia's Indigenous heritage and the diversity we enjoy today. Hello and Welcome to...

A stirring story about pride, respect and maintaining culture. Feel the rhythm of the music, from your heart down to your feet. Enjoy the movements of melodies, as clapsticks keep a strong beat. This is my culture. This is me. Beautifully written and illustrated, My Culture and Me is a heartfelt and stirring story of cherishing and sustaining Indigenous cultures....

Age range 3 to 9 A charming morality tale that reminds us to be humble about our successes. Way back, before once-upon-a-time time, there was the Dreamtime, and during this period lived a very confident emu called Dinewah. He was tall, fast and colourful. Most animals thought he was a show-off, but he was too busy talking about himself to...

Remember beauty comes from within... Way back, before once-upon-a-time, there was the Dreamtime when all the birds were white. One of those white birds was a crow called Waan. One day a big storm came through and a magnificent rainbow appeared. When the birds passed through the rainbow, one by one, their feathers took on its beautiful colours. Waan flew...

Age range 0 to 5 Frogs like to bop. Can you touch the sky? Is That You? by Gregg Dreise is a board book that encourages young readers to learn new verbs and adverbs: frogs bop, snakes slide, lizards hide, Tasmanian devils growl... can you make a low roar? Filled with adorable and distinctive illustrations from the creator of the...

Winner, 2016 Australian Book Industry Awards, Reader's Choice award Shortlisted, 2016 Australian Book Industry Awards, Small Publishers' Children's Book of the Year Shortlisted, 2016 Speech Pathology Australia Book of the Year Awards, Indigenous Children's Category Kindness is like a boomerang—if you throw it often, it comes back often. Kookoo the Kookaburra is the second heartwarming morality tale set within the...

Galibaay had tricked him. That dillybag was full of honey. It stuck in his throat and made his neck flare out into a big red-and-yellow frill. Lethal Lizards is the second book in Gregg Dreise's Scales and Tails series and is a captivating creation story about believing in yourself and standing up to bullies. In this colourful adventure, join sand...

Winner of the Speech Pathology Australia Indigenous Book of the Year Award for 2015Age range 3 to 9In this humble, charming and humorous morality tale, Maliyan is a proud eagle who always looks, listens and sees things from a long way away. One day he meets the turkey Wagun, who is a silly bird, and together these two new friends...

Longlisted, 2017 Australian Book Industry Awards, Small Publishers' Children's Book of the Year Winner, 2017 Speech Pathology Australia Book of the Year Awards, Indigenous Children's Category Mad Magpie is the third book in this successful series of morality tales from Gregg Dreise. Inspired by wise sayings and the knowledge of his Elders, Mad Magpie tells the story of Guluu, an...

Raise a reader with this gorgeous black-and-white board book for babies. Celebrating Australian animals and the beautiful moments in every day, this lyrical text is paired with exquisite high-contrast illustrations by Kamilaroi author and illustrator Gregg Dreise. The perfect gift for every new baby.

Age range 5 to 10'You can't have a rainbow without water. Dhurraluwi guuma-li - Come together! Wantima - Rise up! Woorri - Share.' Super SnakeThis is the first book in the new series by award-winning children's book author Gregg Dreise and the first in a new square format. Told with heart and humour, Super Snake will be a family favourite.A...

Age range 3 to 9Where's my baby? by Gregg Dreise is a board book that encourages young readers to learn new adjectives in English and the names of iconic Australian animals in the First Nations language, Gamilaraay, in an enjoyable way.Filled with adorable and distinct illustrations from the creator of Kookoo Kookaburra (2015), Cunning Crow (2019) and Awesome Emu (2021),...

Way back before Once-upon-a-time time, there was the Dreamtime, and Yirray, the sun, drank all the water. A clever frog, Tjidalih, promised to take care of all the water. But he kept it in his pouch. The animals had to work out a way to trick Tjidalih, to make him laugh to spill the water. This is the famous story...

Goodnight Daddy by Gregg Dreise is a beautiful and poignant bedtime story that captures the special bond between a father and his daughter. ‘Are you ready for bed, my cheeky little koala?’ ‘Almost ... Can we talk a little longer, Daddy?’ This heartwarming tale explores their shared hopes for the future, brought to life by the multi award-winning Kamilaroi and...

Teeny Weeny Yikiyikini is sad. He has lost his family. Join him on his adventure across the Tiwi Islands to find them.

All that I’m wishing, is that you take a moment to listen to a slam poetry persuasive and powerful vision of unity from award-winning First Nations creator Gregg Dreise. Passionate, yet peaceful, Common Wealth is a compelling plea for a future of truth, togetherness, and respect for our nation’s deep history. A picture book for mature readers. From multi-award-winning author...

How can there be racism when we are one human race? Our difference is our biggest strength; not something to debase. From award-winning Kamilaroi and Euahlayi author and artist Gregg Dreise, comes this empowering call for unity, embracing what connects us all... our humanity. One Race explores themes such as First Nations stories, unity, allyship, human rights, equality, empathy, togetherness,...