Sea County – Learning to Play Kit

Description

Sea Country – Learning to Play Kit

“I will show you how to play with the ocean,” said Malu-Kangaroo.

Described by the author as a modern myth, Malu-Kangaroo is a poignant story about how people first learned to surf. Malu-Kangaroo, a kangaroo spirit, carves a piece of wood and brings it to children playing on a beach. He shows them how to float it on the water, balance, and guide it through the waves — “riding the high crests” and “flying before the crashing breakers.”

With beautiful, evocative text and vibrant illustrations by acclaimed Indigenous artist Bronwyn Bancroft, this story blends Dreamtime with contemporary imagery to celebrate culture, play, and connection to Country.

Kit Includes:

• HGMK: Malu Kangaroo

• Felt Kangaroo – variety of colours

• Felt Jellyfish

• Felt Fish – Blue

• Felt Dolphin

• SSM10: Sea Scape Mat

Play Element:
Children can recreate the story through imaginative play with felt sea creatures and kangaroos, explore balancing and “surfing” concepts, and act out beach adventures. This hands-on play deepens engagement with the story, encourages creativity, and builds fine motor and storytelling skills.