Going for Pippies

Going for Pippies by Wilaaran Hunter Laurie is a warm Yaegl children's story about family, Country and gathering pippies along the coast.

Wilaaran heads out with his extended family and learns through being part of the experience, showing how knowledge, traditions and family practices can be shared between generations.

Why you'll love it:

·        Celebrates Yaegl family and culture

·        Explores coastal Country and pippie gathering

·        Highlights intergenerational learning

·        Encourages children to think about where food comes from

·        A wonderful choice for early learning and primary classrooms

A joyful story about family, beach Country, tradition and learning by doing.

Book details

Author: Wilaaran Hunter Laurie
Illustrator: Tori-Jay Mordey
People: Yaegl / Torres Strait Islander
Publisher: Magabala Books
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 32
ISBN: 9781922864147
Publication: September 2025
Age: Approximately 3–9 years

A warm and beautifully illustrated First Nations children's book about family, pippie gathering, Country, tradition and learning from the generations before us.