Printed books

The printed books are royalty-free but cover the cost of printing, postage, handling, and the Australian War Memorial Shop staff. They are printed by the Ascent Group, a disability employer.

All printed books are:

  • A5 size (half an A4 page) spiral bound, and
  • very tough and extremely difficult to tear (halfway between a baby’s board book and a paperback children’s book).

There are two options for purchasing the award-winning books, depending on who is buying them:

1. Schools, libraries, early childhood services and support organisations can order their royalty-free printed books here using our order form here: Order form for schools, libraries, early childhood services and organisations

2. Individuals can purchase our royalty-free books by clicking here.

The printed books are royalty-free but cover the cost of printing, postage, handling, and the Australian War Memorial Shop staff. They are printed by the Ascent Group, which employs workers with disabilities.

All books are:

  • A5 size (half an A4 page) spiral bound, and
  • very tough and extremely difficult to tear (halfway between a baby’s board book and a paperback children’s book).

A note to state schools (e.g. Department of Education) – you can email the Australian War Memorial Shop to ask for a discount and for them to become a supplier.

Booklist

Books about any parents working away

My Colourful Kite: Nick’s Story

Where is Work? Harry’s Story

What do you do when you miss your parents? Rachael’s Story

Books about commemorative days and Australian history

We Remember: Australia’s Story

Books about military family life

T is for Training: Rosie raps it up

Now that I am big: Anthony’s Story

Waiting for Daddy: Rose’s Story

D is for deployment: Ann Raps it up

(This book features a different family to T is for Training)

Mary’s Alphabet Slippery Dip

Books about work-related physical and mental health conditions

Oh, by the way, my Mum has PTS: Nathan’s Story

And so, things have been a bit different: Ben’s Story

In sickness and in health: Sam’s Story