Kookaburra sits in the old gum tree, merry, merry king of the bush is he. Laugh, Kookaburra! Laugh, Kookaburra! Gay your life must be.
A gorgeous picture book of the famous song, illustrated in beautiful watercolours by Matt Shanks with cute and funny illustrations set in the Aussie bush
Music Works Magic
Another great addition to our family bookshelf!
Early reader
I have lived and worked my whole life in Gadigal and Boon Wurrung Country in what we now call Australia. I acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which I do my work and I pay my respects to elders past and present. I acknowledge the sorrow of the stolen generations and the impacts of colonisation on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. I also recognise the resilience, strength and pride of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and through my work, aim to help as much as I can to empower and help them thrive.
The land we call Australia always was and always will be Aboriginal land.
For regular enquiries, commissions, and speaking enquiries, send an email to hi@mattshanks.com.au
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