Charlie's Swim Nairm Marr Djambana Aboriginal Corporation Each page introduces children to

Each page introduces children to the colours

Deklan’s grandfather

When the birds passed through the rainbow

The River takes the reader on a journey of what their eyes can see and their ears can hear

Charlie's Swim Nairm Marr Djambana Aboriginal Corporation Each page introduces children toNOTABLE, 2023 CHILDREN'S BOOK COUNCIL OF AUSTRALIA BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARDS, EVE POWNALL AWARD During WWII after the Japanese invasion of Java, more than 1000 refugees from the Dutch East Indies, many in flying boats, passed through Broome, which was a major refuelling point and a significant Allied military base. On 3 March 1942 Broome was attacked by Japanese fighter planes, killing at least 88 civilians and Allied military personnel. Charlies Swim