Four A3 Big Books, perfect for shared mat-session reading.
Authentic art by proud Mandandanji and Noonuccal woman Kiz Costelloe.
FREE bonus set of 6 Aboriginal Dreaming art posters.
Includes Certificate of Authenticity for your EYLF documentation.
Proudly Australian-made on sustainably sourced paper.
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SKU: EMB082S
Description
A Journey of Cultural Connection
Fellow educators, this is the read-aloud collection your mat sessions have been waiting for. Four oversized A3 Big Books — Gathering Bush Tucker, Animals from Land Country, Creatures from Sea Country and The Rainbow Serpent Dreamtime Story — bring authentic Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives to life through the vibrant artwork of Kiz Costelloe. Big stories, big pictures, big conversations — designed to embed cultural responsiveness and support every child’s strong sense of identity and belonging.
Four Dreaming stories your whole class will gather around
Picture your reading corner alive with rivers, bush tucker and sea Country. These oversized Big Books are made for shared reading — every child can see the dots, lines and colour from the mat. Spark wonder, respectful conversation and a genuine connection to Country that aligns beautifully with EYLF Outcome 1 (identity) and Outcome 2 (connected with and contribute to their world).
Authentically Australian-made by a proud First Nations artist
Proudly designed, illustrated, written and printed in Australia by Kiz Costelloe, a proud Mandandanji and Noonuccal woman, in collaboration with Education National — printed on Australian sustainably sourced paper. Authentic First Nations storytelling, made on Country.
What’s included
Set of 4 A3-sized Big Books (each approx. 16 pages)
Gathering Bush Tucker Big Book
Animals from Land Country Big Book
Creatures from Sea Country Big Book
The Rainbow Serpent Dreamtime Story Big Book
FREE — Aboriginal art Dreaming poster set of 6
Artist’s Certificate of Authenticity for EYLF accreditation
Set weight: approx. 1kg
This product includes the Aboriginal artist’s certificate of authenticity for Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) accreditation.
Written and illustrated by the talented Aboriginal artist Kiz Costelloe.
Kiz Costelloe is a proud Mandandanji and Noonuccal woman. She was born and raised in Rockhampton, Queensland with her mum and sister, Nysh.
Her elders are her biggest inspiration and getting to carry on her Uncle’s legacy by pursuing art and sharing his name and stories is something she values very deeply.
Kiz has used her knowledge in art and health to make a difference in her community by teaching people of all ages to believe in themselves and that they can do whatever they put their minds to.
Kiz is very passionate about sharing her Indigenous culture, art and teachings to kids all over the country in her vibrant educational resources created in collaboration with Education National.
Visual, vocabulary and Imagination learning
Captivating illustrations, photos and words can help to increase children’s imagination, creativity and sensory learning skills as well as provide wonderful classroom discussions.
Made in Australia
Oz Publishing books are proudly designed, illustrated, written and printed in Australia using Australian sustainably sourced paper.
Specifications
Format: Set of 4 A3-sized Big Books (each 16 pages) plus a FREE set of 6 Aboriginal art Dreaming posters.
SKU: EMB082S
Titles: Gathering Bush Tucker; Animals from Land Country; Creatures from Sea Country; The Rainbow Serpent Dreamtime Story.
Includes: Artist's Certificate of Authenticity for EYLF accreditation.
Set weight: approx. 1kg.
Origin: Designed, illustrated, written and printed in Australia on sustainably sourced paper.
Features
A ready-to-use Indigenous literacy bundle that does the heavy lifting for educators. Four authentic Big Books, six free posters and a Certificate of Authenticity combine to embed Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives, support cultural responsiveness, and build children's sense of identity, belonging and connection to their world.
Recommended Age
All
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Big books, big stories, big classroom conversations.
Picture your reading corner alive with rivers, bush tucker and sea Country. These oversized Big Books are made for shared reading — every child can see the dots, lines and colour from the mat. Spark wonder, respectful conversation and a genuine connection to Country.
Authentically Australian-made by a proud First Nations artist.
Proudly designed, illustrated, written and printed in Australia. Each Big Book is created by Kiz Costelloe, a proud Mandandanji and Noonuccal woman, in collaboration with Education National, and printed on Australian sustainably sourced paper — authentic First Nations storytelling, made on Country.
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Australian owned
Artist
Indigenous artists collaborations
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About the Artist
Kiz Costelloe is a proud Mandandanji and Noonuccal woman, born and raised in Rockhampton, Queensland with her mum and sister, Nysh. Her elders are her biggest inspiration, and carrying on her Uncle's legacy through art — sharing his name and stories — is something she values deeply.
Kiz is passionate about sharing Indigenous culture, art and teachings with children all over the country. Her vibrant illustrations for this Big Books collection, created in collaboration with Education National, bring authentic Dreaming stories to life for the classroom and help educators embed Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives every day.
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Quick Answers for Busy Educators
Most orders ship within approximately 2–5 business days, so you can get your learning space set up quickly.
All our classroom furniture is proudly made in Sydney, Australia, ensuring consistent quality, ethical production, and designs tailored specifically for Australian early learning environments.
Not at all — each piece comes with clear instructions and all required screws. Most products take only 5–10 minutes to assemble with basic tools.
Our furniture is made from heavy-duty birch plywood with a waterproof, scratch-resistant finish, designed to handle the daily demands of busy classrooms.
Yes — we use natural, low-toxicity materials that prioritise safety while still being extremely durable and long-lasting.
Acknowledgement of Country
"In the spirit of reconciliation, Education National acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today"