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Found in Australia

Name: Found in Australia
Brand: Allen & Unwin Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781761182563
Price: 29.99 NZD
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By Joanne O'Callaghan

Series: Found Counting Adventures

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One country. Two friends. One million adventures! When a special friend arrives in Australia, there is so much to show them—from one tram in Melbourne to one million stars blazing above Uluru. Along the way, there are koalas to spot, quokkas to meet, lamingtons to eat... Read More

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An enchanting counting adventure celebrating iconic Australian places, animals and experiences from the bestselling creators of Found in Melbourne and Found in Sydney.

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One country. Two friends. One million adventures!

When a special friend arrives in Australia, there is so much to show them—from one tram in Melbourne to one million stars blazing above Uluru. Along the way, there are koalas to spot, quokkas to meet, lamingtons to eat and extraordinary places to explore together.

Found in Australia is a counting adventure and a story about the best thing you can find anywhere—a true friend. It also includes a map with all the locations in the story, First Nations' placenames, and a 'can you find' page for kids who love poring over the beautifully detailed illustrations.

From the bestselling creators of Found in Melbourne and Found in Sydney.

Perfect for:

Young children visiting Australia or on a family road trip
Special gift for overseas family and friends
Children learning to count and point out all the animals and other little details in the book

Series: Found Counting Adventures

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Found in Australia

One country. Two friends. One million adventures! When a special friend arrives in Australia, there is so much to show them—from one tram in Melbourne to one million stars blazing above Uluru. Along the way, there are koalas to spot, quokkas to meet, lamingtons to eat and extraordinary places to explore together. Found in Australia is a counting adventure and...

By Joanne O'Callaghan

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$29⁹⁹

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Out 1 Dec 2026

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781761182563

Publisher: A&U Children's

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 December 2026

Country: Australia

Imprint: A&U Children

Contributors:

Illustrated by Kori Song

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 240.0mm

Height: 265.0mm

Weight: 350g

Pages: 40

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About the Author

Joanne O'Callaghan made a buoyant debut as a children's author with her bestseller My Hong Kong, illustrated by woodblock print artist Ralph Kiggell. Her other books include The Swimmers and Found in Hong Kong, both beautifully illustrated by Kori Song, an award-winning Chinese artist. Following twelve years in Hong Kong, Joanne and her family moved to Melbourne. Found in Melbourne, illustrated by Kori Song and shortlisted for the Speech Pathology Awards, was the first in a series of counting books set in Australia that weave together themes of discovery, connection and belonging. It was followed by the successful Found in Sydney. www.joanneocallaghan.com

Kori Song's beautifully composed and observant illustrations reflect her interest in the relationship between cities and those who live in them. Kori graduated from Sichuan Fine Arts Institute, in Chongqing, China and she currently lives in the UK. Her books with author Joanne O'Callaghan include The Swimmers, Found in Hong Kong, Found in Melbourne and Found in Sydney. Kori loves Australia's wildlife, ocean pools and wide variety of cuisines. Her artwork has been shortlisted for the World Illustration Awards 2022 and selected for the Illustrator Exhibition at Bologna Children's Book Fair 2020. www.korisong.com

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