Bosley is a steer raised on Tocal Farm.
Bruce taught generations of students about caring for livestock and managing beef cattle.
Together they became well-known ambassadors for agricultural education. This is the story of the relationship between Bosley and Bruce.
This engaging story helps young readers understand how cattle are raised, and what traits they are bred for.
Who this book is for
- Young readers interested in farms
- Primary school teachers
- Families
- Libraries
What you'll learn
- Beef cattle terminology
- Animal care and welfare
- Responsible livestock management
- Temperament and behaviour in cattle
- Australian beef production
- Relationships between animals and farmers
About this series
This book is one of a series of stories aimed at developing agricultural understanding in young students, as well as an appreciation of the work involved in producing food and fibre on Australian farms. The titles in this series are Barbara, Beatrice, Bosley and Bruce, Charlotte, Freda, Jack and Dunedoo and Sunny and Ruby. You can buy the whole series here.
Check out the activities designed to go along with these stories, created by the NSW Department of Primary Industries Schools program! They will help you get the most benefit out of the stories. Find them at www.dpi.nsw.gov.au. These books and related educational activities were shortlisted in the 2020 Educational Publishing Awards Australia.
Publication Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Author | Jo Hathway |
| Illustrator |
Jessica Green |
| Publisher | Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development |
| Produced by | Tocal College |
| ISBN |
9781760582883 |
| Format | A4 soft cover, landscape |
| Pages | 20 pages |
| Catalogue Number | B978 |
| Publication Year | 2018 |
Other formats
The ebook (available from the Apple Books store) has audio included so that children can listen to the story and read along. There is also an Auslan version on YouTube.