Side By Side In The Beginning

Children’s Books Sport & Recreation Australiana

Side By Side In The Beginning by N McMullin is a lavishly illustrated Australian picture book that invites readers of every age to discover the nation’s earliest sporting and cultural roots in just 38 panoramic pages. Published by One Day Hill in 2010, this softcover blends antiquarian charm with bedtime-story warmth, making it a collectible keepsake for kids, parents, and history buffs alike.

The story unfolds through sweeping artwork that celebrates field sports and the Australian landscape, offering a gentle introduction to heritage themes without heavy text. Its generous trim size and gallery-quality images encourage slow browsing, perfect for evening read-alouds or classroom displays on art-and-culture units.

This used copy shows only light cover scuffing and a single back-cover crease; inside, the pages are crisp, unmarked, and firmly bound. Coming from a smoke-free home and free of writing or dog-ears, it presents very well on the shelf and in the hand. The tight binding ensures the book will stay open flat for easy sharing with young listeners.

Ideal for collectors of Australiana, educators seeking engaging Australian history resources, or gift-givers hunting a nostalgic bedtime title, Side By Side In The Beginning delivers timeless Down-Under spirit in a beautifully illustrated package.