Meet Kumakawa, a once successful racehorse named after Tetsuya Kumakawa, a famous ballet dancer. Kuma (as the horse is affectionately known to his friends) is thoroughly enjoying his idyllic retirement on a picturesque farm in the valleys of South Wales, where he can trot freely up the mountain path and sample fresh grass, all under the watchful eyes of his friend Daisy, a sheepdog. Continuing on from Kuma and Daisy's adventures in learning Karate with Max and learning ballet with their new friend Evelyn. This time Max and Evelyn introduce them to a new adventure - that of doing all things Australian...

Today He's Australian is the third book in the The Adventures of Kumakawa: The Horse That Will Try Anything series. Written with children between the ages of 4-10 in mind, this series looks at exploring and embracing new experiences, even when we feel we are not the perfect size or shape for it.

This is a wonderful book for very young children to help them understand more about the world and that there are different countries, nations and environments on the planet. It also introduces inquisitive minds to Australia and some of the elements that make it a unique and interesting place to live.

This is a beautiful series of books with gorgeous illustrations to help bring everything to life. Perfect bedtime reading material for the young.

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Nick Smithson