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Award winning
Sand Swimmers: The Secret Life of Australia's Desert Wilderness
Oliver Narelle, 1999
40 pages
Why to read
Explores Australia's stunning desert ecosystem vividly.
Showcases unique desert animals and plant life.
Encourages curiosity about lesser-known habitats.
Supports ecological awareness and conservation values.
Sand Swimmers: The Secret Life of Australia's Desert Wilderness
Oliver Narelle, 1999
who-am-i-wild-animals
Shannon Beatty, unknown author, 2012
32 pages
Why to read
Introduces children to diverse wild animals effectively.
Engages young minds with interactive guessing game format.
Enhances animal recognition and memory skills.
Supports early language development and learning.
who-am-i-wild-animals
Shannon Beatty, unknown author, 2012
Award winning
Play
Jez Alborough, 2018
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging story encourages interactive play.
Boosts cognitive development through imaginative scenarios.
Characters model positive social interactions.
Supports language and literacy skills.
Play
Jez Alborough, 2018
Earth's Amazing Cycles: Energy
Franklin Watts, Sally Morgan, Kay Coenen (illustrator) Sally Morgan (author), Kay Coenen, 2022
32 pages
Why to read
Explores Earth's energy cycles with engaging visuals.
Encourages environmental awareness and responsibility.
Supports STEM learning and curiosity.
Ideal for shared reading, enhancing parent-child bonding.
Earth's Amazing Cycles: Energy
Franklin Watts, Sally Morgan, Kay Coenen (illustrator) Sally Morgan (author), Kay Coenen, 2022
Award winning
Coyote Raid In Cactus Canyon
Jim Arnosky, 2005
32 pages
Why to read
Vibrant illustrations captivate young readers' imaginations.
Introduces wildlife knowledge and environmental themes.
Encourages adventure and exploration spirit in children.
Supports language development and vocabulary expansion.
Coyote Raid In Cactus Canyon
Jim Arnosky, 2005
Award winning
The Brave Banana: Follow the Brave Banana on a World Adventure
Nathan Jessop, Michal Bukowy, 2022
29 pages
Why to read
Adventurous storyline broadens geographic and cultural awareness.
Banana character teaches resilience and bravery.
Encourages curiosity and exploration in young readers.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.
The Brave Banana: Follow the Brave Banana on a World Adventure
Nathan Jessop, Michal Bukowy, 2022
Monster Animals (Puffin Fact Finders)
Gerald Legge, Dr Gerald Legg, 2006
32 pages
Why to read
Exciting exploration of mythical and real monstrous creatures. - Fosters curiosity and knowledge about animal diversity. - Enhances vocabulary through scientific and descriptive language. - Encourages engagement with natural history and conservation topics.
Monster Animals (Puffin Fact Finders)
Gerald Legge, Dr Gerald Legg, 2006
Award winning
Incredible Insects (Rookie Read-About Science: Strange Animals) (Library Edition)
Lisa M. Herrington, 2016
32 pages
Why to read
Explores the fascinating world of insects vividly.
Enhances scientific knowledge and curiosity in young readers.
Supports developmental learning stages appropriately.
Encourages shared reading and discovery.
