If you are an Australian parent then there is a good chance that you grew up singing Six White Boomers at Christmas time. This song, and the legendary singer Rolf Harris, have been a art of Christmas in Australia since 1960. This Christmas you can share the magic with your children.

Rolf Harris and scholastic Australia (under its Margaret Hamilton imprint) have combined to produce the song lyrics in a beautiful picture book with accompanying compact disc.

The book includes the full lyrics to the song, written by Rolf and his friend John D. Brown, with watercolour illustrations by Bruce Whatley bringing the song to life.

The CD includes a recording of the song so that you and your young ones can sing along with Rolf. And, if you want more, there are two bonus Rolf Harris tracks - Christmas in the Sun and Pavlova

An introduction at the beginning of the book explains how Rolf came to write the song. he explains that he was always amazed to hear Australian sing songs about snow and icicles in the middle of Australian, and so set out to write a song more appropriate to our climate and culture. The longevity of this song’s success indicate that he struck a chord with fellow Aussies.

Every Australian child deserves a copy of this book – one of the few Christmas songs written especially for Australian children. Friends and relatives overseas may also enjoy this piece of Australiana.

Six White Boomers by Rolf Harris and Bruce Whatley
A Margaret Hamilton Book from Scholastic Australia, 2001

Useful Links

Christmas in Australia: Explains Australian Christmas traditions, with links and photos of some of Australia’s unique Christmas wildflowers.

Ozkids Christmas Page: Recipes, songs, links and more.

Koala’s Christmas Pages: recipes, graphics, links, activities and more. Look for the recipe for frozen Christmas pudding!

Eugene’s Christmas Challenge: a web search activity suitable for primary aged children.

Christmas With Boowa and Kwala; interactive games the littlies will love.

Darcy’s Christmas Story: an original Australian Christmas story by Ruth Buchanan.

Virtual Australia – Christmas in Australia: loads of recipes, stories, information, graphics and more.

Rolf Harris.com: the official Rolf Harris Web Site, with lyrics, concert dates, merchandise and more.

The Music of Rolf Harris: one man’s attempt to compile a listing of all of Rolf’s music. Interesting site for Rolf fans.