My Dad’s Gone Away Mind and Spirit James can fly

James can fly

Counting our Country recognises the value of developing cultural literacy by introducing language and art in the early years

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when Guluu is at the river looking for worms

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My Dad’s Gone Away Mind and Spirit James can flySHORTLISTED, 2025 AUSTRALIAN BOOK INDUSTRY AWARDS, SOCIAL IMPACT BOOK OF THE YEAR Tarahs dad has gone away, and she doesnt know where. She imagines he is doing all the things he loves, but when she asks her mum, everything changes. This heartfelt, honest and sensitively told story explores the challenges a child faces when a parent is incarcerated. My Dads Gone Away sheds light on an unspoken issue and gently encourages children and families to talk