Bapa’s Last Canoe Nairm Marr Djambana Aboriginal Corporation A journey that moves deep

A journey that moves deep in to an ancient landscape uncovers secrets

that was not

The Deadly Reads for Deadly Readers (Saltwater Series) book set provides Indigenous and non-Indigenous children with engaging and meaningful experiences with print to support their reading skills and intrinsic desire to read

contemporary and vibrant – emphasising fun in learning

Bapa’s Last Canoe Nairm Marr Djambana Aboriginal Corporation A journey that moves deepBapas Last Canoe is a simple, heartfelt picture book about Bapa, the authors grandfather, a traditional canoe maker, and the making of his last canoe. Bapa takes his three daughters (the authors mother and aunties) away on a canoe ride to connect to family and Country for the last time before his daughters leave for school in the city. They set off on the long journey and along the way they camp out and meet family, fish, roast periwinkles and