"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.
- ISBN: 9781760991203
- ISBN-10: 1760991201
- Audience: Children
- Format: Hardcover
- Language: English
- Number Of Pages: 32
- Published: 1st February 2022
- Publisher: Fremantle Press
- Country of Publication: AU
- Dimensions (cm): 1 x 20.1 x 20.2
- Weight (kg): 0.26
More About The Artist
More About The Artist


About Helen Milroy
About Helen Milroy
Helen Milroy is a descendant of the Palyku people from the Pilbara region of Western Australia. Born and educated in Perth, Helen has always had a deep passion for health and wellbeing, particularly in relation to children. She studied medicine at the University of Western Australia and is currently a professor at UWA, as well as a Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist. Helen also serves as a Board Member for Beyond Blue and made history as the AFL’s first Indigenous Commissioner. With a strong commitment to improving mental health outcomes and promoting cultural representation, Helen continues to make a significant impact in both the medical and sporting fields.
Helen Milroy is a descendant of the Palyku people from the Pilbara region of Western Australia. Born and educated in Perth, Helen has always had a deep passion for health and wellbeing, particularly in relation to children. She studied medicine at the University of Western Australia and is currently a professor at UWA, as well as a Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist. Helen also serves as a Board Member for Beyond Blue and made history as the AFL’s first Indigenous Commissioner. With a strong commitment to improving mental health outcomes and promoting cultural representation, Helen continues to make a significant impact in both the medical and sporting fields.