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FOR FAMILIES &SCHOOLS
Every family has a story worth remembering.
Learning Through Family Stories
Antonio’s Suitcase is a beautifully illustrated children’s book inspired by a true story of courage, sacrifice and hope. It celebrates the migrant generation who left their homelands to build a better life for the families who would follow.
Perfect for classrooms and families alike, the story encourages children to explore their own family history, celebrate cultural heritage and discover the values that connect us across generations.
More than one family’s story
This is more than Antonio’s story.
It is a story about courage, hope, belonging and the journeys of millions of families who crossed oceans in search of a brighter future. Whether your family came from Italy, Greece, Croatia, Lebanon, Vietnam, China, India, Ireland or anywhere else in the world, every family has a story worth remembering.
Their courage became our future.
“Their dream became our life. Their story is our legacy.”
Family History Activity Booklet
Bring Antonio’s Story to Life
A collection of printable activities to help children explore their family history, interview relatives, create family trees, map their journey and record the stories that make their family unique.
- Fun and educational
- Perfect for classrooms and families
- Explore and connect
- Encourages meaningful conversations
- Create keepsakes
- Preserve memories for future generations
Every family has a story. Let’s discover yours. ♡
THEMES EXPLORED
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
- Where did Antonio grow up?
- Why did Antonio leave Italy?
- How do you think Antonio felt leaving his home and family?
- What qualities helped Antonio build a new life?
- What sacrifices did Antonio make for his family?
- What stories have been passed down in your own family?
- If you could ask your grandparents one question about their childhood, what would it be?
PERFECT FOR
- Ages 5–10
- Families reading together
- Primary school classrooms
- School libraries
- Community libraries
- Cultural and heritage programs
- Grandparents and grandchildren
- Family history projects
Learning Activities
Continue the Journey
Pack a Suitcase
If you could only take a few treasured belongings to a new country, what would you choose—and why?
Create Your Family Tree
Discover the generations who came before you and explore the people who shaped your family’s story.
Interview a Grandparent
Ask a parent, grandparent or older relative about their childhood, traditions and memories to help preserve your family history.
Map the Journey
Find where your family came from and trace their journey to Australia—or wherever they made their new home.
Write Your Family Story
Record a treasured family memory or write about someone whose courage helped shape your family’s future.