"Our Home, Our Heartbeat" By Adam Briggs, Kate Moon & Rachael Sarra (Illustrators) Boardbook

Our Home, Our Heartbeat is adapted from Briggs’ celebrated song The Children Came Back and offers a powerful celebration of First Nations excellence across generations. The story honours past and present Indigenous legends while uplifting the emerging leaders of today, grounded in the world’s oldest continuing cultures.

Briggs’ unmistakable voice and energy pulse through the pages, creating a rhythmic, engaging read-aloud experience that invites children to listen, reflect and connect. This book represents an exciting chapter in contemporary First Nations children’s publishing, blending lyrical storytelling with bold, modern illustration.

Visually striking artwork by Kate Moon and Rachael Sarra complements the text, bringing warmth, movement and meaning to each spread. Through narrative discovery, young readers are introduced to significant Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander figures, with additional information provided at the back of the book to support deeper learning.

Awards and recognition

• Winner of the Australian Book Industry Awards Children’s Book of the Year

• Shortlisted for the Speech Pathology Australia Book of the Year Awards

• Booktopia FAB Awards Top 10 Book

Why educators and families love this book

• Engaging, lyrical text that supports dynamic storytime experiences

• Contemporary First Nations perspectives presented with pride and respect

• Inspiring role models that celebrate achievement, resilience and cultural strength

• A valuable resource for classrooms, libraries and home learning

Perfect for

• Parents, grandparents and caregivers seeking meaningful First Nations stories for young readers

• Educators and librarians building culturally responsive book collections

• Thoughtful gift-giving for birthdays, graduations and special occasions

Note: Product images shown are the hardcover edition. 

• ISBN: 9781760509859
• Format: Board book
• Page Count: 20
• Dimensions: 20.00cm x 24.50cm
• Weight: 402g
• Publisher: Hardie Grant Children's Publishing
• Publish Date: Jan 5th, 2022