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Harmony Week

Harmony Week celebrates Australia’s cultural diversity. It’s about inclusiveness, respect and a sense of belonging for everyone. For more information, visit harmony.gov.au 

Here are some of our favourite children's books that include themes of multiculturalism, inclusivity and kindness.

Teachers' Resources for Harmony Week

Activities for Harmony Week

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We Are Matildas Colouring In

Celebrate football and the team spirit of the CommBank Matildas with this activity

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Countdown to Yesterday Word Search

Download a free activity pack!

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Hello and Welcome activity pack

Yarma gurra dahn gooramay!

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Aslan and Benny colouring-in activity

A wonderfully fun and free colouring-in activity.

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Yarn Quest character quiz

A super fun quiz to find out which Yarn Quest character you're most like.

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An A to Z of Dreaming Differently Activity

Dream differently with this beautiful activity pack!

Book clubs
Listen, Layla Book Club Notes

Reading group discussion questions for ages 12+.

Book clubs
All Four Quarters of the Moon book club questions

There’s so much to talk about in this big-hearted story starring sisters and storytellers Peijing and Biju, a lost family finding their way, a Little World made of paper, a Jade Rabbit, and the ever-changing but constant moon . . .

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Hello and Welcome by Gregg Dreise | Read aloud by author-illustrator Gregg Dreise

Buy now: https://www.penguin.com.au/books/hello-and-welcome-9781760898328 Feel the welcome as we celebrate Indigenous culture, Elders and future generations.

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At home lesson: living in the best places with Aussie Kids

Aussie Kids features eight children who live in eight different places around the country.

Book clubs
Becoming: Adapted for Younger Readers

Book club discussion questions and teaching resources.

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Hon. Ken Wyatt AM MP reads ROCKY AND LOUIE by Phil Walleystack, Raewyn Caisley and Dub Leffler

ROCKY AND LOUIE by Phillip Walleystack, Raewyn Caisley and Dub Leffler.

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Aussie Kids activity pack

The pack that's jam-packed with fun activities!

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Aussie Kids authors share their favourite places in each state and territory

Get to know the eight authors and eight illustrators of Aussie Kids, a book series for beginner readers which explores the lives of children in all eight states and territories of Australia.

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The Hon. Kim Beazley AC reads ROCKY AND LOUIE by Phil Walleystack, Raewyn Caisley and Dub Leffler

The Honourable Kim Beazley AC is the Governor of Western Australia.

Activity
Zola activity pack

A beautiful activity pack for Melina Marchetta's new series, What Zola Did

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Aussie Kids series | Why do you like reading?

Authors and illustrators of the Aussie Kids series share why they enjoy reading books.

Q&A
Melina Marchetta on Zola

Melina Marchetta's new series is perfect for beginner readers.

Book clubs
A Glasshouse of Stars book club notes

An exquisite, heartbreakingly beautiful gem of a novel for anyone who loved Wonder, Lenny's Book of Everything, A Monster Calls or When You Reach Me.

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Aussie Kids series | What makes your state special?

From a NSW Zoo to a Victorian lighthouse, or an outback sheep farm in WA to a beach in QLD, this junior fiction series celebrates stories about children living in unique places in every state in Australia.

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What Zola Did on Thursday activity pack

Colouring pages, word search and a spot-the-difference.

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Aussie Kids: Meet Matilda at the Festival

Download a word search and colouring page.

Book List
Refugee Week

Books to educate and reflect on the plight of refugees in Australia.

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