Hello And Welcome

by Gregg Dreise
Published by Penguin
ISBN 9781760898328

Author Gregg Dreise has written several books on Aboriginal culture for children and in this latest book explains the purpose and traditions of Welcome to Country and Welcome to Corroboree, welcome to our gathering. This book is suitable for for 6 - 8 year old

It explains different ceremonies, greetings and respect for everyone's culture. The importance of Elders, the stars, the sky and nature. There are also drawings showing greetings in English and the Kamilaroi language, listening and includes a political map of Australia with the 250 Indigenous countries. Although the book is for beginning readers, I found it interesting!

This is a book that every young person in Australia should have in their library so they can start to understand the customs of the original inhabitants of Australia.