Told in English and Dharug, Open Your Heart to Country is a moving account of reconnection to Country from a First Nations perspective. Sharing the nourishing power of returning home and being immersed in the language of Country, this picture book invites readers to reflect on the importance of place, not only for First Nations’ peoples but for everyone.

With exquisite illustrations and soft, lilting text, Open Your Heart to Country is a book the whole family can enjoy, appealing to the very young, while sharing a deeper message for older readers. The stunning fourth picture book from Dharug woman and award-winning author and illustrator Jasmine Seymour, it is a story of welcome and belonging told in two languages and illustrated using Seymour’s signature technique, which combines painting, printmaking and digital collage.

Recommended for ages 3+ years

Author: Jasmine Seymour
Hardback
32 pages
25 x 25 cm