Children’s Books Sport & Recreation Australiana
Side by Side in the Beginning, N McMullin’s 2010 Australian picture book, pairs vivid illustrations with a spare, poetic text to reimagine the continent’s earliest days. The 38-page volume invites young and adult readers alike to linger over each spread, discovering field-sports motifs and gentle nods to Indigenous and settler stories.
Published by One Day Hill, this softcover edition is a collectible slice of Down Under nostalgia. Pages remain crisp and unmarked, the binding tight, while only light scuffing and a single back-cover crease hint at its previous life on a smoke-free shelf.
Perfect for bedtime reading, classroom discussions of Australian history, or adding an artful touch to a collector’s trove, the book suits ages 4–8 and beyond. Its compact size and durable glossy pages make it an ideal travel companion or gift for anyone who loves illustrated Australiana.