The Art in Country

Gorges that plummet into serpentine shadows ...
Cloaks of white that drape the rocky crags of snowy mountains ...

In this magnificent celebration of country, Bronwyn Bancroft uses colors, shapes, patterns, and words to explore the awe-inspiring beauty of the Australian continent and to express the depth of her feelings for it. The Art in Country: A Treasury for Children is a perfect introduction to the many wonders that Australia has to offer. Collecting together Colours of Australia, Shapes of Australia, Why I Love Australia, and Patterns of Australia. this is a treasury to be cherished by all who love this land.

Bronwyn Bancroft is an Aboriginal artist and designer and the illustrator of An Australian 1, 2, 3 of Animals; An Australian ABC of Animals; Kangaroo and Crocodile; and W is for Wombat. A proud Bundjalung woman and artist, she has been exhibiting nationally and internationally for over three decades. Bronwyn has a diverse artistic practice including public art commissions and imagery design for private commissions. Bronwyn has illustrated and/or written 40 children’s books. Bronwyn received the Dromkeen Medal for her contribution to Australian Literature and in 2016 was the Australian Finalist for the Hans Christian Andersen Award (Illustrator).