Allen & Unwin
Found in Australia: A counting adventure
An enchanting counting adventure celebrating iconic Australian places, animals and experiences from the bestselling creators of Found in Melbourne and Found in Sydney.
Two friends.
One million adventures!
When a special friend arrives in Australia, there is so much to show them – from one tram in Melbourne to one million stars blazing above Uluru. Along the way, there are koalas to spot, quokkas to meet, lamingtons to eat and extraordinary places to explore together.
Found in Australia is a counting adventure and a story about the best thing you can find anywhere – a true friend. It also includes a map with all the locations in the story, First Nations' placenames, and a 'can you find' page for kids who love poring over the beautifully detailed illustrations.
From the bestselling creators of Found in Melbourne and Found in Sydney.
Perfect for:
- Young children visiting Australia or on a family road trip
- Special gift for overseas family and friends
- Children learning to count and point out all the animals and other little details in the book
Ages 3-6
About the author
Joanne O'Callaghan made a buoyant debut as a children's author with her bestseller My Hong Kong, illustrated by woodblock print artist Ralph Kiggell. Her other books include The Swimmers and Found in Hong Kong, both beautifully illustrated by Kori Song, an award-winning Chinese artist. Following twelve years in Hong Kong, Joanne and her family moved to Melbourne. Found in Melbourne, illustrated by Kori Song and shortlisted for the Speech Pathology Awards, was the first in a series of counting books set in Australia that weave together themes of discovery, connection and belonging. It was followed by the successful Found in Sydney.
Kori Song's beautifully composed and observant illustrations reflect her interest in the relationship between cities and those who live in them. Kori graduated from Sichuan Fine Arts Institute, in Chongqing, China and she currently lives in the UK. Her books with author Joanne O'Callaghan include The Swimmers, Found in Hong Kong, Found in Melbourne and Found in Sydney. Kori loves Australia's wildlife, ocean pools and wide variety of cuisines. Her artwork has been shortlisted for the World Illustration Awards 2022 and selected for the Illustrator Exhibition at Bologna Children's Book Fair 2020.
Published December 2026
Hardback
40 pages
265mm x 240mm
ISBN 9781761182563
