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Shady, The River Red Gum

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Shady, The River Red Gum is a river red gum tree growing by a creek in the Australian bush. Shady is home to a host of native wildlife—birds, animals, and insects that come and go from Shady’s branches each day. Through bold, hand-printed linocut illustrations and... Read More
Format: Hardback
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Shady, The River Red Gum

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Shady, The River Red Gum is a river red gum tree growing by a creek in the Australian bush. Shady is home to a host of native wildlife—birds, animals, and insects that come and go from Shady’s branches each day.

Through bold, hand-printed linocut illustrations and simple factual text, young readers are introduced to each of these animals one by one. The story invites interactive engagement, encouraging children to observe, name, and connect with the natural world around them. Together, these creatures form a lively ecosystem centred around the tree, highlighting the importance of community in nature.

The book aims to foster curiosity, recognition, and appreciation for native Australian flora and fauna while nurturing a deeper relationship between children and their local environment.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781764077668

Publisher: Brolga Publishing Pty Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 24 February 2026

Country: Australia

Imprint: Brolga Publishing Pty Ltd

DIMENSIONS

Width: 6604.0mm

Height: 6604.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 20

About the Author

Angus Cameron is an artist, educator, curator and writer based on Taungurung Country in Victoria’s Strathbogie Ranges. His art focuses on printmaking and impressions on paper that reflect the natural environment where he lives, fostering connections with the Australian landscape and its rich ecological communities through art and storytelling.

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