Sea Country
Sea Country
Sea Country is a beautiful Aboriginal children's picture book by Aunty Patsy Cameron, illustrated by Lisa Kennedy, celebrating family, seasonal island life and deep connection to Country on Flinders Island in eastern Bass Strait, Tasmania.
Aunty Patsy Cameron shares memories and traditions from her childhood, when the bush and beach were her playground. Through the changing seasons, children discover the plants, animals, foods, landscapes and activities that make up life on Sea Country.
From picking ripe wild cherries and canygong to watching mutton birds return, collecting shells, fishing from wooden dinghies and observing the weather, the story encourages young readers to slow down and listen to what Country can tell us.
The book provides an insight into Pairebeenne Trawlwoolway culture, family knowledge and traditional connections to Country, while celebrating the beauty and abundance of Flinders Island.
Lisa Kennedy's delicate illustrations and intricate collages bring the island's beaches, bush, waterways, plants and animals to life, creating a rich visual experience for children.
Sea Country is a wonderful introduction to First Nations storytelling, seasonal knowledge, bush tucker, nature and connection to Country, and is particularly valuable for children learning about Aboriginal culture and Tasmania.
Why You'll Love It
Explore Sea Country: Discover the beaches, bush, seasons and wildlife of Flinders Island.
Learn from family knowledge: Shares Aunty Patsy Cameron's childhood memories and traditions.
Discover seasonal foods: Introduces children to native foods and signs of seasonal change.
Beautiful First Nations artwork: Lisa Kennedy's collages and illustrations bring Country to life.
Award-winning story: Recognised by the Tasmanian Literary Awards and CBCA.
Book Details
Title: Sea Country
Author: Aunty Patsy Cameron
Illustrator: Lisa Kennedy
Author's heritage: Pairebeenne Trawlwoolway
Illustrator: Lisa Kennedy
Publisher: Magabala Books
Format: Hardback
Pages: 40
ISBN: 9781925936032
Published: 1 June 2021
Age: 5–8 years
Genre: Aboriginal Children's Picture Book
Location: Flinders Island, Tasmania
Themes: Sea Country, family, seasons, bush tucker, nature, culture, storytelling and connection to Country