Watch, look, listen and count!
Experience the rhythm of life in the bush as Joey and his mum go about their day.
What do you call a baby...? is an entertaining way for all children to learn the nouns that describe some of our iconic Australian baby animals.
Baby frogs are called tadpoles, but what do we call a baby goanna, a baby eagle, or a baby echidna? This stunning title introduces young children to their amazing names — hatching, eaglet and puggle.
Bin Salleh's exquisite illustrations and pastel colour palette captures the tender bond of an animal 'parent and baby' and makes this little book a truly delightful journey of discovery.
This remarkable book is more than an A to Z of Australian animals.
It is a spectrum of every feeling under the sun - from wonder to vanity, from weariness to delight - and every one of these passions can be found between the covers of a book... if only you take the time to have a look.
“Way Away" By Trish Butler. Illustrated by Elizabeth Hawkes
"Way Away" provides a rich platform for meaningful discussions with children, particularly regarding the theme of being disconnected and displaced from ones family and home.
Themes:
- Displacement
- Stolen Generation
- Yuin Country
- Dhurga Language
- Protocols
Frisbee is an exquisitely soft and realistic Squirrel Glider plush toy.
This beautiful airbrushed gliding possum soft toy has a loop on her back should you wish to hang her up. Frisbee measures 36cm/14″ in length including the tail or 19cm/7.5″ without the tail and 6cm/2.5″ in height. Her wingspan is 24cm/9.5″.
Squirrel gliders are a wrist-winged glider and are unique to Australia. They are very similiar to Sugar Gliders.
The characters in Bush Mob Counting are from the Tales from the Bush Mob Series of books about a group of animals Eagle, Sugar Glider, Bat, Platypus, Koala, Wombat, Kookaburra, Echidna and Kangaroo, who work together to solve problems.
Each book shares a rich landscape of colours, characters and places.
Bush Mob Counting is a fun and colourful way for young children to learn how to count to 10.
Milroy's famous animal characters are sure to educate and entertain children of all ages.
The Koori Curriculums Galah Finger Puppet is a great low cost affordable prop that can be used in multiple ways to embed Aboriginal perspectives in play and in early childhood curriculums. This resource is open ended and the possibilities for play are endless. We recommend using the Galah Finger puppet to make reading and language group experiences engaging and fun for young children.
Journey through the night with some of Australia's most fascinating furry friends.
Meet waddling wombats, bounding bilbies, prancing possums and daring devils in this delightful introduction to our cute and quirky nocturnal marsupials.
"Backyard Beasties " By Helen Milroy
From the author of Backyard Birds and Backyard Bugs, Helen Milroy's latest picture book shows us the wonderful warm blooded, cold blooded, feathered and clawed creatures we might finding living with us in a typical Australian home.
Once again First Nations author and illustrator Helen Milroy brings the backyard to life in a picture book designed to teach us all about the croaking, barking, screeching, mewling creatures that share our homes. From beastie besties, like the Pomeranian and the pussycat, to clucking chickens and licking lizards, the jewel-like illustrations will make this book a joy to share.
"Australian Animals" by Matt Chun
Australia is home to many of the world’s most striking and fascinating animals, from the iconic cockatoo to the elusive platypus, from the great white shark to the tiny feathertail glider.
Australian Animals gathers together acclaimed artist Matt Chun’s Australian Birds, Australia Sea Lifeand Australian Mammals into one complete collection, showcasing the remarkable Australian species that have captured the imagination of the world. Australian Animals will inform and entrance readers of all ages.
"Where's my Baby?" By Gregg Dreise
Where'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), this story is a great book for beginners.
"Wombat, Mudlark and Other Stories" by Helen Milroy
From a falling star to a lonely whale, an entertaining lizard to an enterprising penguin, these Indigenous stories are full of wonder, adventure and enduring friendships.
Told in the style of traditional teaching stories, these animal tales take young readers on adventures of self-discovery and fulfillment.
"Animals All Around Us" by Melanie Hava
Discover the animals of Australia through the incredible artwork of Aboriginal artist Melanie Hava.
The All Around Us series is a captivating collection of first concepts board books, told through simple narrative.
"The Sacred Hill" by Gordon Hookey
"There was a sacred hill, It had been there for as long as time itself. Mobs of kangaroos, living on the sacred hill, looked after the land and the land looked after them. And they were happy..."
Until a mob of noisy mynas disturbs the peace.
Forced to leave their land, the kangaroos soon find themselves a long way from hom
"Dream Little One, Dream" by Sally Morgan. Illustrated by Ambelin Kwaymullina
From sunrise to night-time, celebrate the wonders of nature with this rhythmic and radiant bedtime story by Sally Morgan and Ambelin Kwaymullina.
When Moon shines and earth breathes a breath of deepest night dream, little one, dream into the peace of a wonderful world.
"Today's Sun" by Gregg Dreise
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.
"The Last Dance" by Sally Morgan
Everyone needs a home, but some Australian creatures are losing theirs.
From sandstone ridges to tropical beaches, from coastal woodlands to alpine streams, habitats are shrinking and changing.
The animals in this book need help, and we are the only ones who can give it.
"W is for Wombat" by Bronwyn Bancroft
The selection of colours, animals and words and the new format makes this the perfect book for toddlers.
Each page will depict an Australian word taken from the original book.
As the original edition of Possum and Wattle continues to sell, this board book will provide a different experience for a younger audience.
"ABC of Australian Animals" by Bronwyn Bancroft
ABC of Australian Animals is a classic board book from Australia's foremost indigenous illustrator. Inspired by her deep love of country, Bronwyn is a master craftswoman of vibrant, visual narratives, and her way of capturing the beauty of Australia is unparalleled.
ABC of Australian Animals is the stunning companion to 123 of Australian Animals.
"In The Bush I See" by Kiara Honeychurch
The fourth release in the Young Art Board Book Series showcasing young Indigenous artists
In the bush is a playful ensemble of Australian creatures, and an exciting illustrative debut from the teenage artist, Kiara Honeychurch. Hailing from Tasmania, Kiara is inspired by the bush creatures she encounters in her rural home out of Hobart.
With bold and sophisticated pops of colour, Kiara unleashes the beauty and character of each creature and reimagines its unpredictable tones in a changing light from sunrise to sunset.
Kiara's warm and creative understanding of the animals she sees is a lively showcase of her talent. This board book for Early Childhood will capture the hearts of young readers and readers young at heart.
Australian Finger Puppets - Set of 25
This big Australian Animals finger puppet set consists of a Barking owl, Bower bird, Bilby, Black swan, Blue-ringed octopus, Cassowary, Cockatoo, Crocodile, Dugong, Echidna, Emu, Flying fox, Galah, Kangaroo, Koala, Kookaburra, Lyrebird, Possum, Penguin, Platypus, Quokka, Rainbow lorikeet, Sugar glider, Tasmanian devil and Wombat.
All 25 of our Australian Animals Finger Puppets in one neat box. This set is a great educational tool to learn about all the amazing fauna of Australia, from the native bush animals to the outback desert animals.
Our finger puppets are designed by us and made in Nepal from 100% organic sheep wool, hence they are safe for use with children.
Felt Echidna Toy
This Felt Echidna Toy is a great addition to your Australian-themed play setup, nursery or play space.
The echidna is Australian's truly unique animal because it's one of the only 5 mammals in the world that lays eggs.
Product Details
- Ethically hand-feltedfrom 100% New Zealand wool
- Coloured with azo-free dye, safe for children and pets
- Height: 6cm
- Length: 12cm
- Weight: 50g
Clay-Doh Kit
Clay-Doh Kit is a unique designed set for booris (kids) to begin exploring their touch and feel senses. This kit has been created to combine sensory development with the inclusion of culture.
Yaali Clay-Doh Kit includes;
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300g Natural Clay-Doh, Non-Toxic (random colour)
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1 Natural Wooden Roller
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5 Natural Wooden Figures
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6 Natural Wooden Clay-Doh Stamps
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Cotton Carry Bag
Koala Bio Cutter
Add another element to your little one’s sensory play, with one of our originally designed and made bio cutters! They can be used in playdough, kinetic sand, air dry clay, salt dough, as sandwich cutters and for baking.
We 3D print our cutters from PLA, which is a plant-based bioplastic derived from renewable resources, such as corn starch, tapioca root or sugarcane.
Hand wash only. Exposure to extreme heat (in a dishwasher or direct sun) will damage the natural materials these cutters are made from and shorten their lifespan.
Recommended age 3+. Use under adult supervision. NOT to be used as a teething or chew toy.
Finger Puppet Range
The Koori Curriculums Finger Puppet range is a great low cost affordable prop that can be used in multiple ways to embed Aboriginal perspectives in play and in early childhood curriculums.
This resource is open ended and the possibilities for play are endless. We recommend using the Finger puppets to make reading and language group experiences engaging and fun for young children.
Additionally, our Finger Puppet range is suitable for use as a :
- Resource to use during play in a construction area
- Prop in small world dramatic play
- Puppet in dramatic play
- Resource for a puppet show
- Resource in an Australian animal interest/learning station
- Provocation on art table
- Prop for singing songs
Hand Puppet Range
Hansa is renowned the world over for it’s true to life recreations of the worlds most loved animals.
From the Australian collection, we have a broad range of Australian animal puppets that will snuggle into your little ones arms and light up their heart.
Designed with wildlife experts and brought to life with meticulous attention to detail our adorable Australian animal Puppets are perfect for developing motor skills, hand-eye coordination, communication skills, self-confidence, and social-emotional connections.
Plush Toy Range
Featured in our travelling mascots program these stunning plush toys are perfect for embedding an Aboriginal perspective in the playroom and at home.
Meticulously made with incredible attention to detail your little one will find their favorite to bring home and wrap in their arms
Perfect for ages 3 and up, supervision recommended for children under 3 years old.
