Waltzing Matilda

Written by John Feierabend · Illustrated by Adriana Wimler

Part of the First Steps in Music series

A swagman's journey through Australia's wilds brings fortune and peril.

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32 pages· ~500L

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Bookroo's summary

Join a swagman on a whimsical journey across the Australian outback, where fortune and trouble await at every turn. As he traverses the rugged landscape, vibrant illustrations reveal the beauty of the land and its unique wildlife. Can you spot all the indigenous animals? This enchanting tale, set to a beloved folk song, invites readers to explore the history and melody of 'Waltzing Matilda.'

From the publisher

“You’ll come a-waltzing” with this lively Australian folk song, part of a series of captivating picture books based on beloved songtales collected by John M. Feierabend. Chock-full of whimsical Australian vocabulary, Waltzing Matilda depicts the rugged adventures of a traveling worker (“swagman”) as he journeys across the Australian countryside, encountering both good fortune and trouble along the way. Adriana Wimler’s colorful illustrations capture the natural beauty of the Australian landscape and feature several indigenous Australian animals. See if you can spot them all! Like the other folk song picture books in the series, Waltzing Matilda includes a description of the song and its history, the music notation, and a link to a free MP3 download of the song, sung by Jill Trinka.

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