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Democracy!

A positive primer on people power. Discover what defines a democracy and why your voice matters.
By Philip Bunting
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What you say (and how you say it) has the power to change the world. Democracy gives you that power. Democracy is people power. But does democracy really matter? How does it work? And what exactly is democracy, anyway?! Get set to speak up and learn how you... Read More
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What you say (and how you say it) has the power to change the world. Democracy gives you that power. Democracy is people power.

But does democracy really matter? How does it work? And what exactly is democracy, anyway?! Get set to speak up and learn how you can create positive change in your corner of the world.

The brilliant new picture book from bestselling Australian author–illustrator Philip Bunting, created in consultation with The Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House, Canberra.

Democracy! is full of fascinating and engaging information about democracy, and provides young readers with easily digestible information about the importance of their voice. It is filled with handy tips on how to engage in community discussions, from petitions to peaceful protests, and explains the history of democracy in a funny and positive way.

Covering topics ranging from:

  • The creation, definition, and history of democracy
  • Forms of government and levels of government
  • Elections and voting
  • Community organising – from protests to petitions 
  • How to be heard in a democracy
  • ... and more!

      ‘An age-appropriate look into an important part of our society. Posing simple questions about the nature of democracy … then giving detailed yet easy-to-comprehend answers’ Books+Publishing

      • A 2024 CBCA Eve Pownall Award Book of the Year: Notable Book
      • A Bookstagram Best Non-FictionBook of 2023

    Book Details

    INFORMATION

    ISBN: 9781761216176

    Publisher: Hardie Grant Children's Publishing

    Format: Paperback / softback

    Date Published: 01 July 2025

    Country: Australia

    Imprint: Bright Light Books

    Illustration: Full Colour

    Audience: Children

    DIMENSIONS

    Width: 225.0mm

    Height: 275.0mm

    Weight: 182g

    Pages: 32

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    Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s & Teenage Non-Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Education & Reference Philip Bunting

    About the Author

    Philip Bunting is an author and illustrator, with a soft spot for creating picture books for sleep-deprived, time-poor, raisin-encrusted parents (and their children).

    Philip’s work deliberately encourages playful interaction between the reader and child, allowing his books to create a platform for genuine intergenerational engagement and fun. He believes that the more fun the child has during their early reading experiences, the more likely they will be to return to books, improve their emergent literacy skills, and later find joy in reading and learning.

    Philip’s books have been translated into multiple languages and published in over 25 countries around the world. Since his first book was published in 2017, Philip has received multiple accolades, including Honours from the Children’s Book Council of Australia, and making the list for the Kate Greenaway Medal in 2018.

    Philip grew up in the England’s Lake District and now lives with his young family in the hills behind Noosa.

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