Book details

Counting in the Bush

Megan Van Den Berg

Format: Board book
Publication date: 29 December 2026
Pages: 22
Publisher: Hardie Grant Explore
ISBN: 9781743840139

Genres and subjects

Indigenous people: governance and politics · Children’s: picture books, activity books, early learning concepts · Baby books · Children’s / Teenage general interest: Countries, cultures and national identity · Children’s / Teenage general interest: Celebrations, holidays, festivals and special events

About Counting in the Bush

Counting in the Bush is a children's picture book that adapts the lyrics of 12 Days of Bush Christmas with a charming Koorie spin. I went on a bush walk and what did I see? 1 kookaburra, 2 coolamons and 3 elders yarning! Written and illustrated by the design duo behind Kinya Lerrk, Emma Bamblett (Wemba Wemba, Gunditjmara, Ngadjonji and Taungurung) and Megan Van Den Berg (Dja Dja Wurrung, Yorta Yorta and Boon Wurrung), this book is filled with delightful illustrations and First Nations educational content at the end, a beloved gift for children and adults alike.

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Board book

ISBN: 9781743840139 · Hardie Grant Explore

29 Dec 2026

Pages: 22

RRP

$19.99

Release status

Upcoming

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