A is for Aborigines, here long before.
They respect Mother Nature, and her laws adore.
B is for Boomerang, sailing through the blue,
A part of Aussie culture, that brings back fun to you.
C is for Cricket, a sport we adore,
When the ball flies, it’s an Aussie score.
D is for Dingo, a dog that’s wild,
In Australia’s outback, it roams for miles.
E is for Emu, running fast and free,
In the heart of Australia, as happy as can be.
F is for Fairy Bread, a party treat so fine,
With sprinkles on top, when it’s eating time.
G is for Great Barrier Reef, a colourful sea land,
A beautiful part of Australia, simply grand.
H is for Harbour, bright and wide,
where the Sydney boats all reside.
I is for Irwin, a famous name indeed,
Steve’s love for wild creatures is an Aussie’s creed.
J is for Joey, jumping so high.
In Australia, baby kangaroos reach for the sky.
K is for Koala, who sleeps in the tree,
Cuddly and grey, as cute as can be.
L is for Lamington, a treat fluffy and light,
Covered in chocolate and coconut white.
M is for Melbourne, a city full of cheer,
Where bikes and trams are ways to steer.
N is for No Worries, it’s what Aussies say,
To reassure you that all is okay.
O is for Outback, wide and vast,
Where kangaroos hop, both slow and fast.
P is for the Pacific, an ocean so grand,
On one side of Australia, with the golden sand.
Q is for Queensland, a state where the sun is so bright,
Blessing everyone with golden light.
R is for Rugby, a game we love to play,
Under the Australian sun, we could play all day.
S is for Sydney, city of lights
Shining so brightly on warm starry nights.
T is for Tasmanian Devil, furry and a swirl,
In the moonlight, around bushes, they whirl.
U is for Uluru, a big red rock,
where Indigenous ancestors used to walk.
V is for Vegemite, spread thin or thick.
Aussie kids love it quick, it makes them strong and slick.
W is for Wallaby, hopping with glee,
in the Australian bushland, wild and free.
X is for Xanthorrhoea, you may also know as grass tree.
In Australia’s wild they grow so free.
Y is for Yulara, where Uluru stands tall,
Its ancient giant rock, is the greatest of all.
Z is for Zoologist, studying creatures galore,
In Australia’s wild land, there’s always more to explore.
Credits
Ririro is the in-house creative team behind many of the original poems and stories published on Ririro.com, crafting short, joyful verse designed to make reading fun for young children. Australia ABC was written to introduce kids to the rich diversity of Australian nature, food, and heritage through the familiar structure of the alphabet.
