New-to-Australia? Quick facts
- Engaging chapter book for kids 6–12 settling in Australia
- 104-page paperback (128 × 198 mm), quality print
- 36 colour, hand-drawn pages + spot illustrations
- Perfect for young expats & immigrants; warm “welcome” gift
Kickstart a love of reading—and of Australia—with Welcome Down Under, the first book in Nina’s Australian Adventures. When ten-year-old Nina moves from Europe to Australia, everything feels new: school, language, wildlife and friends. With curiosity and courage she learns to belong, turning challenges into adventures.
Written by Laurence Aubineau & Julie Holland and richly illustrated by Laurent Lalo, this 104-page paperback blends story, culture and confidence for kids starting a new life “Down Under”. A gentle, upbeat read for families on the move—and a thoughtful gift for welcoming newcomers.
Key features
- Audience: Readers 6–12 years; perfect for expat/new-to-Australia families
- Format: Paperback, high-quality print
- Size: 128 mm × 198 mm
- Length: 104 pages with 36 colour, hand-drawn illustration pages
- Series: Nina’s Australian Adventures — Book 1
- Themes: Moving countries, starting school, friendship, Aussie nature & culture
- Great gift: Welcome present for new arrivals or classroom libraries
Author
Laurence Aubineau & Julie Holland
Illustrations
Laurent Lalo
Published in
Australia
