When The Australia Book won the 1952 Children’s Book of the Year Award, it was described as ‘one of the most beautiful and original books ever published for children in Australia - and that remains as true today as it was then.
Creators
Eve Pownall was integral in the n the establishment of the Children’s Book Council. She wrote a radio script for women in the late 1940s, which eventually went on to become The Australia Book.
Margaret Senior was a celebrated scientific and natural history illustrator, collaborating on several children's books.
Reviews
The magic of the book is that, in spite of the passing of more than fifty years since it was first published, it remains relevant to today’s children. This is a testament to the research and writing skills of author Eve Pownall and the efforts of Black Dog staff to preserve and reproduce the original book, rather than attempting to update or otherwise alter it…A must-have book for every household and every classroom.
Aussie Reviews
