Ask Aunty: Bush Survival Skills

By Aunty Munya Andrews, illustrated by Charmaine Ledden-Lewis

Ask Aunty: Bush Survival Skills introduces young readers to First Nations knowledge through the voice of Bardi Elder Aunty Munya Andrews. Grounded in tens of thousands of years of lived experience, this book shares essential bush survival skills—finding water, food, and shelter—while emphasising respect for Country and the importance of taking only what is needed.

Blending cultural knowledge with storytelling, the book explains how First Nations People read tides, follow animal tracks, and understand plants used for food and medicine. Rich, atmospheric illustrations help bring these teachings to life, encouraging children to develop a deeper connection to land, water, and sky.

Product Features:

• Hardcover children’s book
  
• An introduction to First Nations bush survival skills
  
• Author: Aunty Munya Andrews (Bardi Elder)
  
• Illustrator: Charmaine Ledden-Lewis
  
• Publisher: Hardie Grant Explore
  
• Language: English
  
• Printed on FSC-certified paper
  

Fun Fact:
For many First Nations cultures, caring for Country is a reciprocal relationship—by looking after the land, the land continues to provide knowledge, food, and protection for future generations.