Family

Family

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Family

$24.99

Family is a beautifully illustrated picture book that explores the many ways family can bring us connection, belonging and a sense of place.

Written by Aunty Fay Muir and Sue Lawson, and illustrated by Jasmine Seymour, Family introduces young children to First Nations understandings of family, relationships and connection to Country. Through simple, thoughtful language and rich illustrations, children discover that family can mean many things: heart and home, stories and songs, being together and caring for Country.

Part of Magabala Books’ Our Place series, the story shares cultural philosophies held close by Aunty Fay Muir, a senior Boon Wurrung and Wamba Wamba Elder. Illustrator Jasmine Seymour is a Dharug woman.

A beautiful addition to early childhood and primary classroom libraries, Family provides a meaningful starting point for conversations about family diversity, belonging, relationships, culture and connection to Country.

Why you’ll love it

  • Celebrates the many different ways families can look and feel
  • Introduces children to First Nations perspectives on family and belonging
  • Encourages conversations about relationships, identity and connection to Country
  • Features beautiful illustrations by Dharug artist and author Jasmine Seymour
  • Ideal for early childhood and primary classroom reading
  • Includes downloadable teacher notes from Magabala Books
  • Shortlisted for the 2021 Australian Book Industry Awards – Small Publishers’ Children’s Book of the Year

Book details

  • Authors: Aunty Fay Muir and Sue Lawson
  • Illustrator: Jasmine Seymour
  • Publisher: Magabala Books
  • Format: Hardcover
  • Pages: 32
  • ISBN: 9781925936285
  • Published: 1 July 2020

Frequently asked questions

What is the book Family about?
Family by Aunty Fay Muir and Sue Lawson is a children’s picture book exploring family, belonging, relationships and connection to Country through First Nations perspectives.
Is Family suitable for early childhood education?
Yes. Family is a beautiful choice for early childhood settings, helping educators begin conversations about families, belonging, identity, caring for one another and connection to Country.
Can Family be used in the primary school classroom?
Yes. Teachers can use Family to support classroom discussions and learning around First Nations perspectives, family diversity, relationships, identity, belonging and connection to Country.
Are there teacher notes available for Family?
Yes. Magabala Books provides teacher notes to support educators using Family in the classroom, with ideas for extending learning and exploring the book’s themes.
How can educators extend the learning after reading Family?
Educators can invite children to yarn about what family means to them, explore different family structures, create family stories or drawings, and discuss how family, community and Country can contribute to a sense of belonging.

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