A simple, touching children s picture book about Bapa (Grandfather), a traditional canoe maker, and the making of his very last canoe. Bapa takes his three daughters away on a long canoe ride to go to school. They travel for many months to get to the city, seeing many animals and sights along the way and enjoying each other's company.
Maree McCarthy Yoelu is a proud Wadjigany woman from the Northern Territory of Australia, known for her work as a children's author and her commitment to preserving her culture through storytelling.
Samantha Campbell is descended from the Dagoman people from Katherine in the Northern Territory and spent her childhood living in remote Aboriginal communities across the Top End of Australia. Her early experiences, including fishing trips, camping under the stars, and swimming in waterholes, have deeply influenced her artistic style and storytelling.
Published: 14th October 2025
Format: Hardcover
Number of Pages: 32
Audience: Children
For Ages: 5 - 12 years old
