Carl Merrison (90 results)

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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Honour Book in the 2019 CBCAs for Book of the Year: Younger ReadersShortlisted for the 2019 Speech Pathology Australia Book of the Year Awards in the Eight to 10 Years categoryBlack Cockatoo is a vignette that follows Mia, a young Aboriginal girl as she explores the fragile connections of family and culture.Mia is a 13-year-old girl from a remote community in the Kimberley. She is saddened by the loss of her brother as he distances himself from the family. She feels powerless to change the things she sees around her until one day she rescues her totem animal, the dirran black cockatoo, and soon discovers her own inner strength.Black Cockatoo is a wonderful small tale on the power of standing up for yourself, culture and ever-present family ties.Teachers' notes available here Honour Book in the 2019 CBCAs for Book of the Year: Younger Readers Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Age range 10+Mia could hear the squarks of her Jarriny before she saw them. Her eye's had flicked to the sky in search of the passing dirrarn but soon realized the noise was from the bird just beyond the gate.We first met Mia in Black Cockatoo, as she navigated her way through culture, Country and familial ties. Dirrarn follows Mia as she finds herself at boarding school and the challenges of living thousands of kilometres away from home, family, and the big sky country she loves. Mia along with her best friend, Naya, negotiate new friends, new ways of thinking and new ways of being in a different world. As Mia wrestles with all that is unfamiliar, she soon must learn to stand in her truth when confronted with unending challenges.The dirrarn (black cockatoo) is Mia's totem animal. It provides her with the strength and freedom to stay connected to her world, even when she is a long way from home. It is this totem she draws upon. Dirrarn is a sensitive story on the power of place, personality and the honour of standing up for the truth. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. An action-packed illustrated series for ages 8+, from the award-winning authors of Black Cockatoo and My Deadly Boots. It's a GOAL! A rush of adrenaline courses through me as I jump in the air in celebration. This is big my first goal in the AFLW. I've achieved my dream! My teammates gather around to celebrate. I can hear my family cheering from the crowd.I'm Krstel Petrevski and the dream I had to play professional Aussie Rules footy since I was a kid in outback Halls Creek has finally come true.Let me tell you the story of how I got here about my mates, my family, growing up in the Kimberley on a huge station with motorbikes, horses and swimming holes, playing footy and going to boarding school far away from home.A footy adventure story based on Krstel Petrevski's life by award-winning authors Carl Merrison and Hakea Hustler.Awards:Shortlisted - Speech Pathology Australia Book of the Year Awards 2026 Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Samantha Campbell (illustrator).…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. An action-packed illustrated series for ages 8+, from the award-winning authors of Black Cockatoo and My Footy Boots. I'm about 35 metres out from the goal and, running on instinct, I do a snap kick of the ball. I watch as the footy flies through the air.Will it bend enough?I can hear the roar of the crowd but my focus is on that red ball. It flies through the big white sticks.It's a goal!I'm Jy Farrar and the dream I had to play professional Aussie Rules footy since I was a kid in outback Halls Creek has finally come true.Let me tell you the story of how I got here - about my mates, my family, growing up in the Kimberley around the bush and the red dirt and spinifex and goannas, playing footy and going to boarding school far away from home.A footy adventure story based on Jy Farrar's life by award-winning authors Carl Merrison and Hakea Hustler.AWARDSCBCA Notable Book 2025Kzone and Total Girl Toy Awards, Best True Story Book, 2024Shortlisted - Speech Pathology Australia Book of the Year Awards, 2025 Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Samantha Campbell (illustrator).…

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Paperback. Condition: New. The first book in a joyful blackandwrite! Fellowship-winning picture book series that follows a cast of footy-loving kids as they hop through the backyards of their neighbourhood in the Kimberley, collecting equipment and friends to play with as they go.Jy is playing football alone in his small backyard in the Kimberley, but when he accidentally kicks the ball over the fence, a footy adventure begins! Footy by yourself is fun but playing with mates is better.Praise for Backyard Footy'There's a real sense of energy and fun to this upbeat children's picture book by Jaru/Kija kids' author Carl Merrison' THE WEST AUSTRALIAN'Hits the mark with its complete joy for the game and, even better, for its spirit of mateship' BOOKS+PUBLISHING'A superb energy flows through Backyard Footy . . . When the punchline comes, it's very easy to agree: "Footy by yourself is fun but playing with mates is better"' SOUTH SYDNEY HERALD'Joyful . . . Merrison's belief in and commitment to fostering community and kids' wellbeing shines through on every page of this latest big-hearted adventure. Backyard Footy is a precious picture book that conveys a simple but vital message . . . A heartwarming and immersive read for any young reader' BETTER READING'A vibrant, fast-paced picture book . . . A very enjoyable read' READPLUS.…

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Hardback. Condition: New. Follow a cast of sport-loving kids as they hop through the backyards of their neighbourhood in the Kimberley, collecting equipment and friends to play with as they go, from award-winning creators Carl Merrison and Samantha Campbell.Mum loves tennis, but we don't have a court out here. One day, she gets out her old racquets and takes me into the backyard.'I'll teach you how to play,' Mum says, and our tennis adventure begins.A joyful series that celebrates sport, where the fun only grows with family and friends!Praise for Backyard Footy'There's a real sense of energy and fun to this upbeat children's picture book by Jaru/Kija kids' author Carl Merrison.' The West Australian'Hits the mark with its complete joy for the game and, even better, for its spirit of mateship.' Books+Publishing'A superb energy flows through Backyard Footy . . . When the punchline comes, it's very easy to agree: "Footy by yourself is fun but playing with mates is better."' South Sydney Herald'Joyful . . . Merrison's belief in and commitment to fostering community and kids' wellbeing shines through on every page of this latest big-hearted adventure. Backyard Footy is a precious picture book that conveys a simple but vital message . . . A heartwarming and immersive read for any young reader.' Better Reading'A vibrant, fast-paced picture book . . . A very enjoyable read.' ReadPlus.…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. The first book in a joyful black&write! Fellowship-winning picture book series that follows a cast of footy-loving kids as they hop through the backyards of their neighbourhood in the Kimberley, collecting equipment and friends to play with as they go.Jy is playing football alone in his small backyard in the Kimberley, but when he accidentally kicks the ball over the fence, a footy adventure begins! Footy by yourself is fun but playing with mates is better.Praise for Backyard Footy'There's a real sense of energy and fun to this upbeat children's picture book by Jaru/Kija kids' author Carl Merrison' THE WEST AUSTRALIAN'Hits the mark with its complete joy for the game and, even better, for its spirit of mateship' BOOKS+PUBLISHING'A superb energy flows through Backyard Footy . . . When the punchline comes, it's very easy to agree: "Footy by yourself is fun but playing with mates is better"' SOUTH SYDNEY HERALD'Joyful . . . Merrison's belief in and commitment to fostering community and kids' wellbeing shines through on every page of this latest big-hearted adventure. Backyard Footy is a precious picture book that conveys a simple but vital message . . . A heartwarming and immersive read for any young reader' BETTER READING'A vibrant, fast-paced picture book . . . A very enjoyable read' READPLUS The first book in a joyful black&write! Fellowship-winning picture book series that follows a cast of footy-loving kids as they hop through the backyards of their neighbourhood in the Kimberley, collecting equipment and friends to play with as they go. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

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Hardback. Condition: New. The love between two family members takes us on a journey from their small backyard, across Country, to the end of time - because sometimes we need to hear all the ways we are loved. A heartfelt story from the award-winning creators of Black Cockatoo, with illustrator Jade Goodwin.'My love stretches back to Creation and forward to the end of time. I loved you then, I love you now, I'll love you always.'A young child and a loving family member sit on the porch at sunset watching a storm roll in. The adult whispers, 'I love you,' but the child needs reassurance: 'How much?' With each new declaration, we learn that the love between adult and child is boundless.A gorgeous and gentle look at all the ways we are loved.…

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Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. Follow a cast of sport-loving kids as they hop through the backyards of their neighbourhood in the Kimberley, collecting equipment and friends to play with as they go, from award-winning creators Carl Merrison and Samantha Campbell.Mum loves tennis, but we don't have a court out here. One day, she gets out her old racquets and takes me into the backyard.'I'll teach you how to play,' Mum says, and our tennis adventure begins.A joyful series that celebrates sport, where the fun only grows with family and friends! Praise for Backyard Footy'There's a real sense of energy and fun to this upbeat children's picture book by Jaru/Kija kids' author Carl Merrison.' The West Australian'Hits the mark with its complete joy for the game and, even better, for its spirit of mateship.' Books+Publishing'A superb energy flows through Backyard Footy . . . When the punchline comes, it's very easy to agree: "Footy by yourself is fun but playing with mates is better."' South Sydney Herald'Joyful . . . Merrison's belief in and commitment to fostering community and kids' wellbeing shines through on every page of this latest big-hearted adventure. Backyard Footy is a precious picture book that conveys a simple but vital message . . . A heartwarming and immersive read for any young reader.' Better Reading'A vibrant, fast-paced picture book . . . A very enjoyable read.' ReadPlus Follow a cast of sport-loving kids as they hop through the backyards of their neighbourhood in the Kimberley, collecting equipment and friends to play with as they go, from award-winning creators Carl Merrison and Samantha Campbell. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. The love between two family members takes us on a journey from their small backyard, across Country, to the end of time - because sometimes we need to hear all the ways we are loved. A heartfelt story from the award-winning creators of Black Cockatoo, with illustrator Jade Goodwin. 'My love stretches back to Creation and forward to the end of time. I loved you then, I love you now, I'll love you always.'A young child and a loving family member sit on the porch at sunset watching a storm roll in. The adult whispers, 'I love you,' but the child needs reassurance: 'How much?' With each new declaration, we learn that the love between adult and child is boundless.A gorgeous and gentle look at all the ways we are loved. The love between two family members takes us on a journey from their small backyard, across Country, to the end of time - because sometimes we need to hear all the ways we are loved. A heartfelt story from the award-winning creators of Black Cockatoo, with illustrator Jade Goodwin. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

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Hardback. Condition: New. SHORTLISTED FOR THE CHILDREN'S BOOK AWARD, QUEENSLAND LITERARY AWARDS 2023SHORTLISTED FOR THE SPEECH PATHOLOGY AUSTRALIA BOOK OF THE YEAR FOR AGES 3-5 AWARD 2023Spikes on the bottom boots,my favourite colour boots,making me too deadly.Can the shoes on your feet really make you jump higher? Walk taller? Dream bigger? A joyous, empowering story about finding confidence within yourself, boots or no boots, from the award-winning authors of Black Cockatoo. 'The text has a punchy sense of addictive rhythm . . . [and] the story is full of heart' Books+Publishing'Highly recommended' Sunday Telegraph'A positive and empowering story about finding yourself' ReadPlus'This is a joyous, empowering picture book about finding confidence within yourself and loving life. Gorgeous and vibrant, it's sure to be a hit' Readings. Campbell, Samantha (illustrator).…

Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. SHORTLISTED FOR THE CHILDREN'S BOOK AWARD, QUEENSLAND LITERARY AWARDS 2023SHORTLISTED FOR THE SPEECH PATHOLOGY AUSTRALIA BOOK OF THE YEAR FOR AGES 3-5 AWARD 2023Spikes on the bottom boots,my favourite colour boots,making me too deadly.Can the shoes on your feet really make you jump higher? Walk taller? Dream bigger? A joyous, empowering story about finding confidence within yourself, boots or no boots, from the award-winning authors of Black Cockatoo. 'The text has a punchy sense of addictive rhythm . . . [and] the story is full of heart' Books+Publishing'Highly recommended' Sunday Telegraph'A positive and empowering story about finding yourself' ReadPlus'This is a joyous, empowering picture book about finding confidence within yourself and loving life. Gorgeous and vibrant, it's sure to be a hit' Readings An empowering, uplifting picture book about what it is that makes you who you are, from the award-winning authors of Black Cockatoo. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Campbell, Samantha (illustrator).…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. A footy adventure story based on Ash Johnson's life by award-winning authors Carl Merrison and Hakea Hustler. Jy Goes for Gold (Book 1) was a CBCA Notable book in 2025. I reach out and snatch the footy .I sense where the goals are.I position myself, put the ball on my boot for a snap kick and it sails through the goals.It's my FIRST GAME in AFL and I just scored my FIRST GOAL.I've made it.I'm (Little) Ash Johnson and the dream I had to play professional Aussie Rules footy since I was a kid in outback Halls Creek has finally come true.If you like the sound of:Water balloon battles! Mud and cows! Playing Aussie Rules footy! Waterhole diving! then you will LOVE my story!A footy adventure story based on Ash Johnson's life by award-winning authors Carl Merrison and Hakea Hustler. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

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Condition: new. Campbell, Samantha (illustrator).

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HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Campbell, Samantha (illustrator).

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. We first met Mia in Black Cockatoo as she navigated her way through culture, Country and familial ties. The second book Dirrarn, follows Mia as she finds herself at boarding school navigating the challenges of living thousands of kilometres away from home and family and maintaining her sense of identity and belonging.In this final book, Mia is now studying Conservation and Wildlife Science at university whilst working part-time for a wildlife sanctuary when she is suddenly called upon to return home to her family. She is faced with the responsibility to protect the country, which her Jiwalji has given her. It is time for Mia to fight for country, and her education, knowledge and experience in wildlife science will guide her. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

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