Yarning Strong Reading the Bush

Warning to First Nations Peoples: Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples are advised that the contents in Yarning Strong may include names and images of people now deceased.

A family travel from the city to visit their grandmother’s home in the bush. The novel follows Buddy Wayne, the youngest child in the family, who was born in the city, but has strong ties to the bush and wants to learn all about it. Buddy’s grandmother, Nan, takes him into the bush, and teaches him about the miracles and medicines found there. She also shows him how to look between the stars in the night sky to learn more about the land below.

Reading the Bush is part of the Yarning Strong series, a vibrant and purposeful series of novels and anthologies by First Nations authors, created to inspire Years 3–6 students while supporting meaningful classroom learning. Rich in story, voice and perspective, each text offers teachers and students authentic opportunities to explore First Nations cultures and experiences through high‑quality literature.

Themes: Living from the land • The environment • Learning from others • Respect