
Title
Where’s Jessie?
Author
Brian, Janeen
Illustrator
Spudvilas, Anne
Publisher
National Library of Australia Publisher
Published Date
2015
Annotation
Bertie is a real, much-loved teddy bear, that inspired this story. During his long trip across the Australian desert, Bertie is separated from Jessie, his owner, and has exciting and dangerous adventures with a cameleer, a snake and a hawk before a happy reunion. The picture book highlights Australia’s cameleers, mostly of Muslim faith, who were an important part of Australia’s history with these details included at the back of the book.
Key Concepts
Cross cultural relations, Cultural traditions, History, Racial identity
Audience
Early childhood, Primary
AC Links/EYLF
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