Ask Aunty: Bush Survival Skills
Ask Aunty: Bush Survival Skills
Ask Aunty: Bush Survival Skills is an engaging and educational Aboriginal children's book by Bardi Elder Aunty Munya Andrews, with beautiful illustrations by award-winning Bundjalung artist Charmaine Ledden-Lewis.
Designed for children aged 5 to 10 years, this informative picture book introduces young readers to bush survival knowledge passed down through generations by Bardi Elders.
Aunty Munya shares important knowledge about how to live safely and respectfully on Country, exploring the three essentials for survival in the bush: water, food and shelter.
Children can discover how to find water, identify useful plants, build a shelter, navigate without a map and understand the many uses of fire. The book also encourages children to think about caring for Country and developing a deeper connection with the land, waters and sky.
With accessible language, colourful illustrations and First Nations knowledge at its heart, Ask Aunty: Bush Survival Skills is a wonderful resource for families, schools, libraries and educators looking for Australian children's books that share Aboriginal perspectives and knowledge.
Why You'll Love It
Learn from an Aboriginal Elder: Aunty Munya Andrews shares bush survival knowledge passed down through Bardi Elders and generations.
Practical learning for children: Introduces essential ideas about finding water, food and shelter in the Australian bush.
Connects children with Country: Encourages respect for the land, waters and sky and the importance of caring for Country.
Explores Australian bush knowledge: Children learn about plants, water sources, shelter, navigation and fire.
Beautiful First Nations artwork: Illustrated by award-winning Bundjalung artist Charmaine Ledden-Lewis.
Educational and engaging: A great way to introduce children to traditional ecological knowledge through an accessible picture book.
Ideal for classrooms: A useful resource for teachers exploring First Nations perspectives, Australian environments, sustainability and connection to Country.
Perfect for curious young readers: Recommended for children aged 5 to 10 years.
Great for home and school libraries: A meaningful addition to collections of Aboriginal children's books and Australian nature books.
Book Details
Author: Aunty Munya Andrews
Illustrator: Charmaine Ledden-Lewis
Publisher: Hardie Grant Explore
Series: Ask Aunty
Format: Hardback
Pages: 32
ISBN: 9781741179231
Age: 5–10 years
Published: 2024
Dimensions: 25.5 cm × 25.5 cm