Our Marsupials

Celebrate the beauty found within the Australian landscape in this gorgeous board book. 

From bandicoots to brushtail possums, Our Marsupials contains original illustrations of native marsupials paired with simple, rhyming text highlighting what makes each animal unique. 

Written and illustrated by beloved and bestselling Bundjalung artist Bronwyn Bancroft, Our Marsupials captures the essence of nature in this stunning board book.

WHAT MAKES THIS BOOK GREAT:

• BESTSELLING SERIES: Also available: Our Birds, Our Birds, and Our Flowers
• ICONIC ILLUSTRATOR: Bronwyn Bancroft is one of Australia's best-loved picture book creators, with close to a million books in print.
• NATURE DISCOVERY: These books each introduce the youngest readers to 20 Australian marsupials, with lyrical text and bright and fascinating artwork
• A LIBRARY MUST-HAVE: An absolute must for public libraries, home libraries and preschools around the country.
• STURDY FORMAT: Robust card internals with a beautiful hardback cover

PERFECT FOR:

• Children aged 2 to 5
• Families wanting to introduce their children to the wonder of the natural world
• Classroom use in early childhood settings a great starting point for discussing Australian animals
• Your home library, instilling a love of and respect for Australia's native fauna
• Gift-giving at birthdays, Christmas and through the year

About the Author

Dr Bronwyn Bancroft is a proud Bundjalung woman and artist. Bronwyn's professional career as an artist began following her graduation from the Canberra School of Arts in 1980. Bronwyn’s career has included both national and international exhibitions. Her work has been acquired by major Australian galleries, state libraries and private collections. Bronwyn’s contribution to Indigenous children’s literature has been immense and has included the publication of 45 books.

Bronwyn is a founding member of Boomalli Aboriginal Artists Co-operative (est. 1987) and has been the Co-operative's volunteer senior strategist since 2009. Bronwyn also offers her extensive expertise as a board member/director of Australian Indigenous Mentoring Experience (AIME), Australian Society of Authors, and the Commonwealth Bank Indigenous Advisory Council.

Bronwyn has a Diploma of Visual Arts from Canberra School of Art, two Masters degrees (Studio Practice and Visual Art) and a Doctor of Philosophy from the University of Sydney.

Bronwyn received the University of Sydney’s Alison Bush Graduate Medal for her contribution to the Indigenous Community and was the recipient of the inaugural NSW Aboriginal Creative Fellowship at the State Library of New South Wales.