<p>The first book in a joyful black&write! Fellowship-winning picture book series that follows a cast of footy-loving kids as they hop through the backyards of their neighbourhood in the Kimberley, collecting equipment and friends to play with as they go.<br><br>Jy is playing football alone in his small backyard in the Kimberley, but when he accidentally kicks the ball over the fence, a footy adventure begins! Footy by yourself is fun but playing with mates is better.<br><br><b>Praise for <i>Backyard Footy</i></b><br><br>''There''s a real sense of energy and fun to this upbeat children''s picture book by Jaru/Kija kids'' author Carl Merrison'' <b><i>THE WEST AUSTRALIAN</i></b><br><br>''Hits the mark with its complete joy for the game and, even better, for its spirit of mateship'' <b>BOOKS+PUBLISHING</b><br><br>''A superb energy flows through <i>Backyard Footy</i> . . . When the punchline comes, it''s very easy to agree: "Footy by yourself is fun but playing with mates is better"'' <b><