My Cousins, My World

A lyrical, vibrant picture book celebrating the rich and unbreakable bonds we share with our cousins.

I have more cousins than I can count on my fingers and toes.

Quiet cousins and loud cousins.
Dark cousins and fair cousins.
Young cousins and old cousins.

I have cousins who are near.
And some who are far.

But even those who are far feel near.
Because memories of them surround me, wrapping me up like a warm blanket.

From wild campouts to boisterous family gatherings, the adventures and experiences that bind cousins together are rich and lifelong. They are our first friends, and our forever friends.

A joyful celebration of family from debut author Sharara Attai, gloriously illustrated by CBCA award-winning illustrator Michelle Pereira.

About the Author

Sharara Attai worked as a human rights lawyer for refugees for ten years and is now Director of the Islamophobia Register Australia, a diversity and inclusion not-for-profit organisation. In May 2023, she was a finalist for the UNHCR Les Murray Award for Refugee Recognition.

About the Illustrator

Michelle Pereira is a freelance illustrator and artist. Colourful palettes, graphic shapes and cheery characters are features of her work, and she illustrates them all from her home studio in Melbourne. Her picture books include Stay for Dinner, Ammi's Sari and The Boy Who Tried To Shrink His Name, all written by Sandhya Parappukkaran.