Entries by Multicultural Me

My Dreams and the Future (Book Verse)

I’ll read the verse then talk about my dreams and what I wanted to be when I was a little girl. Key words: goals, hope, aspire/aspirations Theme: Looking to the future Taku’s Tip: Dream the biggest, craziest things about what you want to be when you grow up. Dreams can come true!

My New Day and Friendship (Book Verse)

I’ll read the verse then talk about my new day and making new friends. Key phrases: new day, we see, become friends Theme: Always being willing to make new friends Taku’s Tip: Look after yourself and your friends because good friendship makes life so much better!

My Australia and Home (Book Verse)

I’ll read the verse then talk about my arrival in Australia and why I now call it home. Key words: people, cities, landscapes Theme: Home is where we feel loved, safe and secure. Taku’s Tip: Always be welcoming to new people at your school or in your neighbourhood. Your friendliness can make a difference!

My Play Time and Learning (Book Verse)

I’ll read the verse then talk about my play time and the different games I played as a little girl in Australia. Key words: games, toys, memories Theme: Playing is how we learn about ourselves and each other. Taku’s Tip: Put the gadgets down and go and play outside!

My Food and Lunch (Book Verse)

I’ll read the verse then talk about my food and the various world foods I enjoy, right here in Australia. Key words: flavours, ingredients, cutlery Theme: We all need our lunch – we all need to eat! Taku’s Tip: Don’t make fun of what’s in people’s lunchboxes! Be grateful for all you have to eat and be […]

My Language and Laughter (Book Verse)

I’ll read the verse then talk about my language and the Australian words and phrases I find funny. Key words: words, prayers, songs Theme: Everyone speaks the language of laughter Taku’s Tip: Always wear a happy smile when you meet people who may not speak the same words as you do.

My Family and Love (Book Verse)

I’ll read the verse then talk about my family and what it’s like living alone in Australia, away from them all. Key words: home, clothes, rituals Theme: We all need love and acceptance Taku’s Tip: Be grateful for the love your family gives you.

Write a book review for Multicultural Me

Reading Time Online’s book review really made me smile. Reading Time is run by The Children’s Book Council of Australia. Thank you to their reviewer Elizabeth Douglas for saying this about Multicultural Me:     This most appealing picture book aims to celebrate ‘the cultural diversity and friendship of young people in Australia’.  It introduces four children […]

Our friends Minister Mike Nahan MLA and OMI

Hon Dr Mike Nahan MLA is the Minister for Citizenship and Multicultural Interests in Western Australia. He has been a great supporter of our book Multicultural Me – he officially launched it for us during Children’s Book Week. His team at the Office of Multicultural Interest (OMI) has also been wonderfully supportive. They have told people […]