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From Little Things Big Things Grow

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From Little Things Big Things Grow by Paul Kelly is a captivating tale that simplifies the complex story of how a movement for Indigenous land rights in Australia gained momentum. Through engaging illustrations and lyrical text, it presents the transformative power of small actions that lead to significant change, making it an inspiring read for children.
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You might enjoy this children’s book if you're interested in sharing a powerful message about social justice and change with young readers. Its storytelling sets an uplifting tone that's perfect for teaching kids about history and resilience in an engaging and accessible way.

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Re-issue of this beloved classic on the 30th anniversary of Paul Kelly and Kevin Carmody's iconic song.

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The iconic Australian song—our anthem of hope—appears here for the first time as a beautiful book for the young, and young at heart, which is to say, all of us.

Featuring the inspirational words from Paul Kelly and Kev Carmody, the riveting paintings of Peter Hudson, and the sweet, wild artwork of Gurindji schoolchildren from Kalkaringi, NT, From Little Things Big Things Grow will light up rooms and hearts all over Australia.

All profits will be donated to the Gurindji community, in tribute to one of the greatest moments of courage and commitment in Australia's history.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781922992642

Publisher: Affirm Press

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 26 September 2023

Country: Australia

Imprint: Affirm Kids

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 250.0mm

Height: 250.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 48

About the Author

Paul Kelly is a living legend and the chronicler of our times.Kev Carmody is a Murri man from northern Queensland, and a singer-songwriter and musician who was inductedinto the ARIA Hall of Fame in 2009.
Peter Hudson is a landscape and portrait painter who lives and works in Maleny, Queensland. In 1998, he made the first of many trips to the Aboriginal communities of Daguragu and Kalkarinji in Gurindji country in the Northern Territory, which have become major influences on his work.
Gurindji school children worked with the publisher to provide the narrative artwork in this book, sharing their community's storywith future generations of Australians.

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