‘Ideal for children in their first few years of primary school’ OUTback Magazine
‘will make an excellent addition to any library and private collection’ Magpies Magazine
‘This book is a tribute to an everyday Aussie. The illustrations are of earthy colours with native animals, and the clever text wrapping catches the eye’ Brisbane Courier Mail
Tom the Outback Mailman won the Eve Pownall Award for Information Book of the Year 2013 from the Children’s Book Council of Australia.
About the Book
In Tom the Outback Mailman Kristin has adapted her best-selling biography of Tom Kruse into a delightful picture book for young readers.
Wonderfully brought to life with detailed illustrations by Timothy Ide, the book tells the story of Tom’s journey up the Birdsville track and the characters he meets along the way.
When outback floods cut the Birdsville Track, station residents run out of supplies and the Birdsville Hotel runs out of beer! It takes Tom’s renown ingenuity to outwit the floodwaters and get the mail through.
Through Tom the Outback Mailman the inspirational Birdsville mailman is introduced to a whole new generation of readers. And avid Tom Kruse fans will be able to share the story of this remarkable Australian legend with their children and grandchildren.
Illustrated by Timothy Ide
Listen to Kristin’s interview on ABC radio