Adam Goodes, Ellie Laing and illustrator David Hardy have been a busy team this past year. The third book in their Welcome to Our Country series, Back on Country, is out now.

Former AFL star and Australian of the Year Goodes was inspired to collaborate on a picture book series with journalist Laing and Barkindji illustrator Hardy. This series beginning with book #1, Somebody’s Land, and book #2, Ceremony has started important conversations about Australian history and Indigenous heritage for a wide audience of Indigenous and non-Indigenous kids alike. The beautifully illustrated, accessible and educational books have been critically acclaimed, with Somebody’s Land winning the 2022 ABIA Picture Book of the Year.

Back on Country is filled with words from the Adnyamathanha language, the language of Goodes’ family and ancestors. Inside the front and back covers is an illustrated glossary of words, which is a helpful aid for readers. Hardy’s illustrations are vivid and evocative, bringing this story to dazzling life.

Get creative with this educational activity sheet.

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Buy a copy of Welcome to our Country #3: Back on Country here.