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The Sweetest Egg of All

Tales from the Bush Mob is a series of books about the Bush Mob, a group of animals who work together to solve problems. Each book shares a rich landscape of characters and places, including Lofty the emu, Willy-willy Wagtail, Eagle, Sugar Glider, Bat, Platypus, Koala, Wombat, Kookaburra, Echidna, Kangaroo. These stories emphasise the value of respect for First Nations culture and country, as well as the importance of courage, perseverance and wisdom to bind communities together.

The Sweetest Egg of All is the third book in the series, and follows Gecko, Thorny Devil and Scrubby Python, who admire Bungarra and want to find a special birthday present for their friend. When they hear from King George Brown (KGB) that Willy-Wagtail’s egg is the sweetest egg of all, they hatch a plan to steal an egg for Bungarra’s birthday. But KGB and King Toad have different plans for the sweetest egg of all and now Dingo and the Bush Mob go into action to save Willy Wagtail’s egg.

Filled with gorgeous illustrations and exciting tales, this will be a popular book for the whole family.

$24.99

Praise for The Sweetest Egg of All

“I love this brightly illustrated series, which brings our gorgeous animals and stunning landscapes vividly to life. ”
Australian Geographic Explorers

“Some gentle lessons on kindness and friendship conveyed with a harmonious blend of artwork and storytelling...a fun read for families.”
Jo Vabolis, Glam Adelaide

"A great story to share with children of all ages."
Kathryn Beilby, ReadPlus

"...a vibrant picture book with an enduring lesson at its heart… a great addition to any family bookshelf."
Writing WA

Helen Milroy
Helen Milroy is a born storyteller and a talented artist. She is a descendant of the Palyku people of the Pilbara region of Western Australia, but was born and educated in Perth. Currently Helen is the University of Western Australia...

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