There's a Prawn in Parliament House: The Kids' Guide to Australia's Amazing Democracy
Description
A joyful crash course in Aussie democracy—guided by a tiny fossilised prawn!
Meet Shawn the Prawn, a 350-million-year-old coral fossil who lives in the floor of Parliament House. With help from political journalist Annabel Crabb and the hilarious illustrations of First Dog on the Moon, this fun and informative guide introduces kids to how government works, why elections matter, and what makes Australian democracy so unique.
Brimming with facts, jokes, and lively drawings, There’s a Prawn in Parliament House helps young readers understand the serious stuff—with a giggle (and a shrimp) along the way.
About the author:
Annabel Crabb is one of Australia’s most recognisable political journalists, best known for Kitchen Cabinet, The House, Ms Represented, and Back In Time For Dinner. A Walkley Award–winning writer, she is also the co-host of the Chat 10 Looks 3 podcast with Leigh Sales.
About the illustrator
First Dog on the Moon is a marsupial-based cartoonist and winner of the Walkley Award. Known for witty and whimsical political cartoons, they’ve brought Australia’s democratic quirks to life in newspapers, books, and on stage.
Product details:
Author: Annabel Crabb
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
Pages: 240
Format: Paperback
Publication date: 30 September 2025
ISBN: 9781760637750
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