Bush Tukka Guide For Kids

Name: Bush Tukka Guide For Kids
Brand: Arotahi Agency
SKU: 9781741179163
Price: 27.99 NZD
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By Samantha Martin

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Bush Tukka Guide for Kids is the kid-friendly guide to Australia's bush foods. Adapted from the bestselling book, Bush Tukka Guide, 'Bush Tukka Woman', Samantha Martin shares her knowledge of bush tukka as taught to her by her mother and Aboriginal Elders. Learn basic survival skills,... Read More

Format: Paperback / softback

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Bush Tukka Guide For Kids

$27⁹⁹

The kids' guide to Australia's bush foods and how to hunt, gather and forage for them, based on Samantha Martin's bestselling Bush Tukka Guide.

Description

Bush Tukka Guide for Kids is the kid-friendly guide to Australia's bush foods.

Adapted from the bestselling book, Bush Tukka Guide, 'Bush Tukka Woman', Samantha Martin shares her knowledge of bush tukka as taught to her by her mother and Aboriginal Elders. Learn basic survival skills, such as how to hunt, gather and forage, in this guide that is user-friendly and engaging for young readers.

First Nations People have cared and lived off Country for tens of thousands of years. Australia's flora and fauna are not only sources of food and drink, but tools and medicine too. Learn how to spot a ripe Davidson's plum, discover how mountain bush pepper has been used to treat toothaches, explore how sandpaper fig can soothe itchy symptoms, and find out how to grow your very own bush tukka garden for your home or school. You'll also find tasty kid-friendly recipes for foods, such as lemon myrtle damper, kangaroo burgers, crocodile nuggets, and caramelised cluster figs and ice-cream.

Whether cooking with the family or learning in the classroom, Bush Tukka Guide for Kids is the must-have guide to discovering Australia's bush food.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781741179163

Publisher: Hardie Grant Explore

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 28 January 2026

Country: Australia

Imprint: Hardie Grant Explore

Illustration: Full colour throughout

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 170.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 386g

Pages: 144

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Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Education & Reference New Zealand and Australia Published Samantha Martin Science & Nature

About the Author

Samantha Martin is a proud descendant of the Jaru people from the East Kimberley region of Western Australia, deeply rooted in her Indigenous heritage. From an early age, she cultivated a profound passion and expertise in the nutritional properties and natural health benefits of Australian bush foods. Samantha is committed to educating and inspiring diverse audiences to incorporate native foods into their everyday kitchens by sharing her extensive knowledge on the ethical hunting, gathering, preparation and cooking of traditional bush ingredients. Renowned for her engaging four-part documentary series, My Bush Tukka Adventures with Samantha Martin, which aired on SBS/NITV, she has earned the affectionate title of the 'Bush Tukka Woman'. Her latest achievements include hosting Taste of the Tropics: Iconic FNQ as well as featuring with prominent chefs and food experts on SBS Food and Channel 7+ Cook Up with Adam Liaw and Taste of Australia. Through her work, Samantha actively promotes cultural appreciation, sustainable food practices, and the revitalisation of Indigenous culinary traditions across Australia.