In "Aussie Kids: Meet Sam at the Mangrove Creek," readers are introduced to Sam, a lively young boy who lives near a picturesque mangrove creek in Australia. The story follows Sam as he explores his natural surroundings, discovering unique wildlife and the importance of the mangrove ecosystem. Through his adventures, Sam learns about his Aboriginal heritage and the rich cultural stories that connect his community to the land. The book captures the essence of childhood curiosity, environmental awareness, and cultural pride, inviting young readers to appreciate the beauty of nature and their own identity. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book has been graded for interest at 6-8 years.

There are 64 pages in this book. This book was published in 2020 by Penguin Random House Australia .

Jennifer Castles grew up in Adelaide. She began her working life as an actor, lived overseas for some years and now calls Melbourne home. Her first book was a collaboration with her father about the trial and death of Ned Kelly and since then she has had three picture books published. She now works as a submissions editor and ghostwriter, and continues to write stories of her own. Paul Seden is descended from the Wuthathi and Muralag people of North Queensland. He grew up in Darwin and he loves to draw and tell stories. His books include Kick With My Left Foot (illustrated by Karen Briggs) and Crabbing with Dad, and his short story 'My Shadow', illustrated by Karen Briggs, was included in The Hush Treasure Book.