This Is Australia

M. Sasek’s classic This is series, with over 1 million copies sold, now available in a charming smaller format with a new low price.

Beloved by generations of readers, Miroslav Sasek’s classic This is… series captures the spirit of the world’s great cities through Sasek’s witty, elegant illustrations and playful narrative style. 

Now presented in a smaller trim size with updated facts, each facsimile edition preserves the original books that have delighted children and adults alike for decades. 

First published in 1970, This Is Australia is a classic picture book that invites young readers on a charming journey across the country. This illustrated children’s travel book visits Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Perth, and Alice Springs through Sasek’s witty narration and instantly recognizable mid-century artwork. From the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House to outback landscapes and local wildlife, each spread captures the color, energy, and character of Australia in a way that delights both kids and adults. 

Each This is... is a facsimile edition of Sasek’s original title. His brilliant, vibrant illustrations have been meticulously preserved and remain true to his vision. With the passing of time, facts have been updated where applicable in the back of the book. The result is a treasure with an elegant, classic look and a delightful narrative that will charm both children and their parents, many of whom will remember the same book from their own childhood. 

Perfect for longtime fans and new readers discovering these timeless titles for the first time.