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Australia

Country of Colour

Jess Racklyeft

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English
Affirm Press
27 June 2023

ABBEY'S BOOKSELLER PICK ----- This is a real rainbow of a book and teaches children to notice all the colours around them. Each colour is given a 'chapter' and begins with an Australian place that typifies it - Uluru for red and pink, Purnululu (The Bungle Bungles) for orange and red, the Great Barrier Reef for blue and so on. Then there are vivid and loose illustrations of different birds and animals, flowers and insects, that typify the colours. A bright and highly-keyed book that will appeal to the young artist as well as the young naturalist! Lindy 

Bestselling creator Jess Racklyeft celebrates Australian animals, plants and landscapes through the lens of the colour wheel.


With its vivid red dirt, big blue skies, wild green bushland and golden sandy beaches, Australia is a country of extraordinary colour.

Here is a celebration of the stunning plants and animals of this colourful country, from vibrant pink Flame Peas to startling blue Fairy Wrens, electric yellow Billy Buttons, glossy black Tasmanian Devils, and many more.

Come and take a closer look at nature's paintbox and the rainbow of life that lives in Australia, from one of our best-loved picture book creators.


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Imprint:   Affirm Press
Country of Publication:   Australia
Dimensions:   Height: 285mm,  Width: 245mm, 
Weight:   531g
ISBN:   9781922863881
ISBN 10:   1922863882
Pages:   48
Publication Date:  
Recommended Age:   From 3 to 8 years
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Jess Racklyeft is an author and illustrator based in Fitzroy, Melbourne. From her home studio, Jess creates original paintings and prints for greeting card companies and various clients. But her favourite work of all is producing children's books! Jess has authored and illustrated several picture books and board books and has won several awards, including a CBCA Award.

Reviews for Australia: Country of Colour

ABBEY'S BOOKSELLER PICK ----- This is a real rainbow of a book and teaches children to notice all the colours around them. Each colour is given a 'chapter' and begins with an Australian place that typifies it - Uluru for red and pink, Purnululu (The Bungle Bungles) for orange and red, the Great Barrier Reef for blue and so on. Then there are vivid and loose illustrations of different birds and animals, flowers and insects, that typify the colours. A bright and highly-keyed book that will appeal to the young artist as well as the young naturalist! Lindy 


  • Winner of Eve Pownall Award Notable Book 2024 (Australia)
  • Winner of Highly Commended - Children's Literature 2024 (Australia)

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