A colourful parade of things we see and find at the beach
Brenton McKenna is a respected Yawuru artist based out of Broome, WA, who is the first ever published Indigenous graphic novel author in Australia. In 2011 Magabala Books published Brenton s first work Ubby s Underdogs: The Legend of the Phoenix Dragon. The Ubby s brand has gone on to become an iconic three-part series and affirmed Brenton's place as an exciting voice in the Australian literary scene.
Additional published works to date include notable Penguin and Allen & Unwin titles. Brenton also has a weekly comic strip in The West Australian called Old Champ. When he s not drawing, Brenton dedicates his time to educating young people through creative storytelling workshops. Using his you can be anything you want mantra, he takes learning into a fantastical, exciting and visual space through his innovative and imaginative teachings.
About the Book
Published: 3rd March 2026
Format: Board Book
Audience: Children
