Books
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Rivertime
'All children need an Uncle Egg to open up the magical world of nature. This is a delightful story about the joy of the outdoors.' David Suzuki
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Rockhopping
Winner: CBCA Book of the Year, Younger Readers, 2017. A rambling, rockhopping adventure about following your flow, and the unexpected places you may go
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Landing With Wings
'Another lovely adventure from Trace Balla. Rich in country and family, deep in care for the future.' BRUCE PASCOE
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Shine
A story for the very young about loss and the everlasting power of love. A book to share with young children, and a catalyst for discussing big questions. This Book may be out of print and possible to find by searching…
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The Thank You Dish
'A heartwarming book filled with the joys of being part of a community that values growing food and sharing meals with loved ones.' Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Foundation
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Heart of The Bubble
A graphic novella of a family’s awakening to what really matters, during the time of corona - “It has the feel of an urban fairytale, yet it’s exactly what we are living through,” Erica Wagner Children’s Publisher
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Cycling Together
a graphic novella about closing the link between menstrual cycles and poverty cycles. “Astounding” Jane Bennett - Menstrual educator
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Leaf-light
Join Miri and Wingo on their quest to help a rescued baby emu find their feet in the world… a beautiful ode to working together to make the world a better place. A story about friendship, taking down barriers and creating community, finding your own path in the world and inspiring others along the way. A stand-alone companion to Landing with Wings
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Singing for Joeys
A True Roo Tale of Wandering and Wondering, set on Djaara Country, south eastern Australia. Created to honour the gentle kangaroos that live among us, as well as to acknowledge and support local wildlife rescue and care workers and shelters. A thoughtful graphic novella for all ages, that you can color in. All proceeds go to the Red Box Wildlife shelter.
available at the Castlemaine visitors centre , various shops in Maldon and as an ebook
A Basket Of Songs
Trace has written lyrics and stories behind the songs, and illustrated the book. Songman Andrew McSweeney has made them into songs - the book comes with music sheets as well as a link to online recordings. Designed to be used as a singalong book with songs for all ages and many life events. These are songs about things that matter on themes of community, environment, seasons, and grief.
the book will be launched in Melbourne and Castlemaine and then available as an ebook and at The Good Op Shop in castlemaine