Thank You Rain! by Sally Morgan
This story celebrates the life-giving qualities of rain to nourish the environment and all living things. It takes readers on journey with the first clouds appearing, rain pitter patters on the brown, dry earth, then come the drips and sploshes of water that brings on an explosion of green growth, and story ends with a rainbow where everything dances. Gorgeous illustrations by indigenous illustrator Johnny Warrkatja Malibirr, make each page come alive to express the wetness and joy of rain. (Indigenous collection)
This Small Blue Dot by Zeno Sworder
Welcome to Earth. A child explains to its new sibling the wonder of living and life. Our planet is but a small blue dot but extremely special in the universe because we have life here. Each person is a caretaker of the Earth. The whimsical illustrations both childlike and joyful compliment the text beautifully. This story celebrates the planet through the eyes of a child with imagination and wonder.
Silver Leaves by Gladys Milroy
A children’s chapter book that reminds us to care for Country, trees and work together to protect the environment. Two night birds, an Owl and Night Parrot, find their cosy tree invaded by a flock of day birds because their trees have been cut down. Where else can they go if their roost is gone? As the tree is not big enough for all, they devise a plan to collect seeds to grow more trees, however, it’s not easy to find seeds anymore, and seeds need water and trees take time to grow. Night Parrot’s chance meeting with the last Goanna and protector of the last red berry bush, shares his problem and the Goanna helps by shedding silver tears for the tree to grow. This story brings a sense of hope that things can be restored when we work together. (Indigenous collection)
In the Garden at the End of the World by Cassy Polimeni and Briony Stewart
After a day spent, exploring their garden, a mother tells a story to her daughter about a place halfway between Norway and the North Pole which stores seeds in a vault within a mountain. They then journey to the place so the daughter can place her seeds there for safe keeping. This story highlights the importance of protecting earth’s natural resources for the future.
Find In the Garden at the End of the World by Cassy Polimeni and Briony Stewart
The Artist by Alison Binks
Exploring the natural environment through art, a young boy tries to capture the feelings and sights of his environment in his artwork. Painting birds, light, shade, and waves, he hopes to express the sensation of wind and water. Filled with beautiful watercolour illustrations it highlights the way children can observe the world through their senses and appreciate the beauty that surrounds them.
Find The Artist by Alison Binks
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