Indigenous Seasons Book Boxes Set of 5

Bring storytelling, culture, and colour into your classroom with this stunning set of Indigenous Seasons Book Boxes, featuring specially commissioned artwork by award-winning contemporary Aboriginal artist DJ Mate. Inspired by the traditional stories of the Dharawal People as told by Frances Bodkin in The Annual Cycle – The Season of Ngoonungi, these boxes are more than storage – they’re a cultural journey.

Each side of the box tells part of a seasonal story, beginning with the gathering of the Ngoonungi (Grey-Headed Flying Foxes) at sunset, moving through possum tracks and nocturnal sounds, and ending with the arrival of gentle rains and community feasting as seafood restrictions are lifted. The story continues around the box panels, and a full description of the illustrations and their cultural significance is included on the back for easy sharing with students.

Why Educators Love Them:

• Combines practical classroom storage with rich cultural storytelling

• A unique and respectful way to introduce students to Indigenous knowledge

• Beautifully designed to bring warmth and colour to learning spaces

• Encourages discussions around seasonal changes, animal behaviours, and Country

How to Use Them:

• Store Indigenous learning resources, books, or student work

• Use as a visual aid during lessons about the environment and seasonal cycles

• Display proudly in your classroom, library, or cultural corner

• Introduce the story behind the art as part of guided cultural learning

Details:

• Set includes 5 boxes with the same design

• Measures 17cm (W) x 25cm (D) x 28cm (H at back) and 17cm (H at front)

• Features commissioned artwork by DJ Mate

• Includes story description and cultural notes on the back of each box

• Ideal for educational and display use in early learning, primary, or library settings