Shady, The River Red Gum by Angus Cameron

Shady is a river red gum tree growing by a creek in the Australian bush. Shady is home to a host of native wildlife-birds, animals and insects that come and go from Shady’s branches each day.

Through bold, hand printed linocut illustrations and simple factual text, young readers are introduced to each of these animals one by one. The story invites interactive engagement, encouraging children to observe, name and connect with the natural world around them. Together these creatures form a lively ecosystem centred around the tree, highlighting the importance of community in nature.

The book aims to foster curiosity, recognition and appreciation for native Australian flora and fauna while nurturing a deeper relationship between children and their local environment.

About the Author: Angus Cameron is an artist, educator, curator and writer based on Taungurung Country in Victoria’s Strathbogie Ranges. His art focuses on printmaking and impressions on paper that reflect the natural environment where he lives, fostering connections with the Australian landscape and its rich ecological communities through art and storytelling.

24 Feb 2026
 

Shady, The River Red Gum by Angus Cameron ISBN 9781764077668