{"product_id":"our-island-1","title":"Our Island","description":"\u003cp\u003eMuch-loved children's picture-book creators authors Alison Lester and Elizabeth Honey collaborate on this lyrical celebration of place, where the children of Mornington Island explore their home in words and pictures.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Our Island is a true celebration of native Australian life, trembling with power and subtly.\" CBCA Reading Time\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eOur island lies beneath a big blue sky,\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003esurrounded by the turquoise sea.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eTurtles glide through the clear salt water,\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eand dugongs graze on banks of seagrass.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJoin a group of children on an unforgettable adventure as they explore the wonders of their island home, fostering curiosity, connection, and a deep appreciation for nature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYoung readers will discover-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e*Hidden treasures through captivating island exploration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e*Vibrant characters who inspire and ignite imagination\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e*Stunning illustrations that breathe life into the island's enchanting landscapes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e*The sheer beauty of nature, celebrated in all its splendour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e*The joy of active discovery, as curiosity fuels unforgettable adventures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e*The meaning of words in the Lardil language to deepen cultural understanding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA wonderful collaboration with much-loved children's picture-book creators authors Alison Lester and Elizabeth Honey, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eOur Island\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a great educational resource that aligns with the Indigenous component of the national curriculum, offering rich material for home or classroom discussions and engaging art projects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll royalties from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eOur Island\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and one dollar from the sale of each copy are donated to Mornington Island State School to fund art projects in the community.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAuthor: Alison Lester and Elizabeth Honey\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9780143505938 \u003cbr\u003eType: Paperback\u003cbr\u003ePages: 34\u003cbr\u003eDimensions: 232x292mm\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Penguin Australia Pty Ltd\u003cbr\u003ePublished Date: August 2016\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46522109132936,"sku":"9780143505938","price":18.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0374\/8895\/1432\/files\/Untitled-312_7cdf1d39-2234-410c-9059-9f183b7b1a08.jpg?v=1769747827","url":"https:\/\/shop.nma.gov.au\/products\/our-island-1","provider":"National Museum Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}