Little Boab is lost and far, far from home. Surrounded by tall, unfriendly trees, he feels all alone. But the friendship of some of the small forest dwellers gives him hope. With a little luck, some clever planning and the help of his new friends, Boab might just find his way back to Country.
PRAISE FOR THE BOOK
‘Paintings face each page of text, reflecting the story being told in dots, masses of colour and images of the animals. Young readers will love poring over the paintings, finding the things mentioned in the story, sharing the tale and what it tells them of the Boab tree and its place in the environment.’ Read Plus
‘With strong, vibrant illustrations this is one that needs to be promoted, particularly to those for whom this period of history is in their curriculum.’ The Bottom Shelf
‘Rich browns and blues dominate here in Milroy’s signature artwork which is one of the strengths of this ultimately hopeful story.’ Story Links
Helen Milroy
Helen Milroy is a descendant of the Palyku people of the Pilbara region of Western Australia. She was born and educated in Perth. Helen has always had a passionate interest in health and wellbeing, especially for children. Helen studied medicine at the University of Western Australia. She is currently a professor at UWA, Consultant Child […]Explore more from our catalogue
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