Books like The Little Fir Tree
Award winning
This Little Kitty in the Garden
Karen Obuhanych, 2024
32 pages
Why to read
Encourages outdoor exploration and curiosity in children.
Vibrant illustrations captivate and stimulate visual perception.
Enhances vocabulary through repetitive and rhythmic patterns.
Supports early learning about nature and animal behavior.

This Little Kitty in the Garden
Karen Obuhanych, 2024
Award winning
The Little Tree
Muon Van, 2015
32 pages
Why to read
Emphasizes resilience through engaging and heartwarming narrative.
Enhances understanding of growth, change, and persistence.
Beautiful illustrations promote visual literacy and creativity.
Ideal for bonding, shared reading with family.

The Little Tree
Muon Van, 2015
Award winning
Small Places, Close to Home
Deborah Hopkinson, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Explores local adventures with captivating stories.
Features characters displaying resilience and creativity.
Encourages exploration and appreciation of surroundings.
Ideal for enhancing geographic and social awareness.

Small Places, Close to Home
Deborah Hopkinson, 2023
Award winning
The Book of Australian Trees (-)
Inga Simpson, 2021
32 pages
Why to read
Explores the diverse ecology of Australian trees beautifully.
Enhances environmental awareness and appreciation in young readers.
Encourages curiosity about nature and conservational duties.
Visually captivating illustrations complement engaging text.

The Book of Australian Trees (-)
Inga Simpson, 2021
Award winning
One World: 24 Hours on Planet Earth
Nicola Davies, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Explores global diversity through engaging wildlife stories.
Enhances geographic and cultural awareness for young readers.
Stimulates curiosity about ecosystems and conservation efforts.
Vivid illustrations complement the educational narrative.

One World: 24 Hours on Planet Earth
Nicola Davies, 2023
Award winning
Honeybee: The Busy Life of Apis Mellifera
Candace Fleming, 2020
40 pages
Why to read
Vividly illustrates the life cycle of a honeybee.
Engages kids in learning about nature and science.
Beautiful, detailed illustrations enhance understanding.
Encourages respect and appreciation for nature.

Honeybee: The Busy Life of Apis Mellifera
Candace Fleming, 2020
Award winning
We Planted a Tree
Diane Muldrow, 2010
40 pages
Why to read
Encourages environmental awareness and responsibility.
Illustrates growth and the benefits of perseverance.
Supports understanding of global interconnectedness.
Fosters appreciation for nature and teamwork.

We Planted a Tree
Diane Muldrow, 2010
Award winning
Surviving the Wild: Rainbow the Koala
Remy Lai, 2024
112 pages
Why to read
Adventure-packed story aids in confidence-building.
Encourages empathy through Rainbow's unique challenges.
Supports comprehension and vocabulary expansion.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.
