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Losing Reuben by Leonie Norrington ill Beth Norling

There are so many kids in Reuben’s family, his mum has to count them when they go out to make sure no one gets lost or left behind.

‘One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine,’ she says touching each one as they climb in the car.

Reuben’s big brothers and sisters duck and growl.

‘You are SO embarrassing, Mum,’ they say. ‘Everyone is looking at us.’

But Reuben loves his mum touching his head and counting. It makes him feel safe, because he knows she will never leave him behind.

Bush Holiday by Leonie Norrington ill Brenton E McKenna

Tillithia loves living in Palmerston Heights. She loves her school. She loves hanging out with Lily, her next door neighbour. But most of all she loves the school holidays.

Sometimes she goes with her mum and Lily to a market for breakfast, or they ride their bikes to the park. This morning Tillithia has a plan.

Look See, Look at Me, by Leonie Norrington & Dee Huxley

Look see, look at me, I’m so much bigger now I’m three. I can run, I can jump, I can skip, I can bump… This exuberant picture book is a delightful exploration of childhood, particularly within an Aboriginal community. As the young protagonist cavorts through the pages, he is watched – and helped – by … Continue reading “Look See, Look at Me, by Leonie Norrington & Dee Huxley”

The Devil You Know, by Leonie Norrington

Damien is running down he road pulling his mum, holding her tight so their out-of-time steps don’t jerk their hands apart. ‘Wait, luv,’ she says, ‘I’m tired.’ ‘No. they’re coming!’ he yells, looking behind. ‘Keep running!’ But she won’t. So he flips her up onto his back and gallops on all fours, his hands and … Continue reading “The Devil You Know, by Leonie Norrington”

The Spirit of Barrumbi, by Leonie Norrington

Camping at Barrumbi, Dale has a disturbing dream about his big brother, Sean. When he wakes, he sees Sean creeping away from the campsite, and wonders whether he should tell him about the dream. When the time comes to leave Barrumbi, Sean cannot be found. Back at the community, Dale’s family face a long wait … Continue reading “The Spirit of Barrumbi, by Leonie Norrington”

The Barrumbi Kids, by Leonie Norrington

Dale and Tomias are best friends. Dale’s grandfather was the first white man to setle here at Long Hole, where Tomias’s ancestors have lived since the dreaming. Their Mums grew up together too. Now they’re in year seven, their last year at the community school. It’s supposed to be fun – but the arrival of … Continue reading “The Barrumbi Kids, by Leonie Norrington”