Oxford Literacy: Waltzing Matilda Retold

Discover the story behind Australia's most famous song in this charming retelling for beginner readers! Waltzing Matilda is a classic Australian folk song that tells the story of a swagman (or itinerant worker) by a billabong who makes a simple meal and finds himself in a scrape with the law . This Oxford Level 2 reader from Oxford Literacy retells the well-known story in a simple, accessible way for young children, helping them connect with a key piece of Australian culture and history.