Mama Ocean by Jane Jolly; Sally Heinrich (Illustrator)

$29.99 AUD

Category: Environmental Themes

Age range 5 to 9From the team that created One Step at a Time, a CBCA Honour Book, and Papa Sky, a CBCA notable book.Mama Ocean had eyes that sparkled, like sunlight on the sea, and tresses which tumbled and trailed through the tides.But something is troubling Mama Ocean. Who will help her?'From Jane Jo lly and Sally Heinrich, creators of One Step at a Time and Papa Sky, comes Mama Ocean, a picture book about the sparkling ruler of the seas, with tresses that trail and tumble through emerald tides. As Mama sickens, in order to restore her as jewel of the ocean once more, her children of the sea must realise the correlation between their 'gifts'—found bobbing in the water — and her increasing suffocation. Jolly's sweeping language is as poetic as the entrancing waves of Heinrich's illustrations. The alliteration, descriptive terms and short, snappy sentences enhance the visuals, the words literally bending and swirling among the striking pictures. The fluidity of the ocean is evoked with curling lines and watercolour, with bright oranges, yellows and reds that contrast with the emerald backdrop, which slowly greys as the rubbish thickens and Mama Ocean becomes more ill. This is an enlightening story with a strong environmental message about the impact of litter on our ocean's ecosystem, encapsulated within a mesmerising visual presentation. Mama Ocean's important message is conveyed with a charm and playfulness that will encourage sustainability practice in pre- and primary school children.' — Romi Sharp, Books+Publishing ...Show more

The Bushfire Book: How to Be Aware and Prepare by Polly Marsden; Chris Nixon (Illustrator)

$19.99 AUD

Category: Environmental Themes

An accessible and reassuring picture book that teaches children what they need to know about bushfires so they can understand what's happening and be smart and prepared, not scared. Australia is a big country with all sorts of weather. And sometimes extreme weather like bushfires. Bushfires can make a r eal mess of things. The air fills with smoke. The skies turn red. Ash falls. Precious things burn. But we don't need to be scared, we just need to know all about bushfires and prepare for them. This book will help you understand what causes bushfires, introduce you to all the clever people who are keeping an eye on them, and teach you how to be prepared and not scared. A practical and reassuring book for children to help them understand bushfires and what action they can take to feel less anxious and more prepared as Australia faces longer and more intense bushfire seasons. ...Show more

Greta and the Giants by Zoe Tucker

$19.99 AUD

Category: Environmental Themes

Greta is a little girl who lives in a beautiful forest threatened by Giants. When the Giants first came to the forest, they chopped down trees to make houses. Then they chopped down more trees and made even bigger homes. The houses grew into towns and the towns grew into cities, until now there is hardl y any forest left. Greta knows she has to help the animals who live in the forest, but how? Luckily, Greta has an idea... A section at the back explains that, in reality, the fight against the 'giants' isn't over and explains how you can help Greta in her fight. ...Show more

Rain Shaker by Elizabeth Mary Cummings; Cheri Hughes (Illustrator)

$12.99 AUD

Category: Environmental Themes | Series: Our World Ser.

Rain Shaker transports the reader into a world where dreams come true and hope rides high on the rising tides of global warming. When Erin finds a snow shaker her imagination is ignited and she embarks on a magical journey of possibility of what if? In a world of droughts and floods where water won't be have, Erin's imagination shakes things up and leads her to help make a better world.  ...Show more

Climate Rebels by Ben Lerwill

$26.99 AUD

Category: Environmental Themes

In the outskirts of the Milky Way, floating slowly through space, there hangs a planet unlike any other. It has oceans, deserts, jungles and mountains. It has life that swims, life that soars and life that swings through the trees. It is a place of dazzling variety and infinite wonder - and it's the onl y world we've got. Human action over the next decade will totally shape the future of our planet, and our existence. Climate change is happening, now. But it's not too late to change the story. Meet the humans, from around the world, who are fighting to save our planet. This is your call to arms. Featuring 25 hopeful stories including Greta Thunberg, David Attenborough, Jane Goodall, Wangari Maathai - as well as lesser-known heroes, such as turtle-protector Len Peters, the guardians of the Amazon rainforest, and the poacher patrollers The Black Mambas. They will transport you from the poles to the oceans to the rainforests, with iconic illustration. These are true stories to make you think, make you cry, make you hope - and these are stories to make us all stand up, and protect our home, together. These stories are the proof that one person's small changes can grow into something big, and powerful, and world-changing. So read on to be inspired, as we take our future in our own hands, and together save Planet Earth - for all the living things that call it their home. ...Show more

Deep Dive into Deep Sea (#2 Explore Your World) by Tim Flannery

$26.99 AUD

Category: Environmental Themes | Series: Explore Your World

Get ready to dive into the darkest depths of the sea with real-life explorer and scientist, Professor Tim Flannery. You might think you know about the ocean, but the deep sea is nothing like the beach. Things are WEIRD down there.  Who is the giant squid's mortal enemy? Can you see ghosts in the deep se a? Why would a sea cucumber have teeth on its butt? And what on earth is a headless chicken monster? Put on your SCUBA gear - you're about to find out!   From the author of the best-selling Explore Your World: Weird, Wild, Amazing!, this compendium will enthral and enlighten readers with bizarre facts and vibrant illustrations of the most incredible creatures hiding in the deep sea. Prepare to gasp, laugh and squirm in disgust! ...Show more

Earth (Small Worlds) by Camilla De la Bédoyère

$24.99 AUD

Category: Environmental Themes

In Small Worlds Earth, explore nature up close. Look at what happens under the leaf litter in a forest, find out what lives in a single desert oasis, examine the top of a Brazil nut tree in the Amazon and much more. What will you find when you explore these small worlds? Prepare to be surprised by the variety of life on each page of this gorgeous lift-the-flap book. A fascinating exploration of the life and cycles in nature's small worlds.   ...Show more

Fire Wombat (HB) by Jackie French

$19.99 AUD

Category: Environmental Themes

 As the bushfire swallowed up the world they knew, a wombat shared her burrow with other animals. As the flames of the bushfire approach, one small wombat is bravely followed by other animals to the safety of her underground burrow. From best-selling author and Australian Children's Laureate, Jackie Fre nch, and award-winning illustrator, Danny Snell, comes a story of survival, courage and friendship. ...Show more

Greta Thunberg (Little People, Big Dreams) by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara

$19.99 AUD

Category: Environmental Themes | Series: Little People, Big Dreams

Part of the critically acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, Greta Thunberg tells the inspiring true story of the environmental activist.  When young Greta learned of the climate crisis she stopped talking. She couldn't understand why people in power were not doing anything to save our Earth. One day she started striking from school in her 'School Strike for Climate'. Soon, lots more young people joined her in a global movement that shook adults and politicians alike. She had found her voice and uses it to inspire humans to action with her powerful message: "No one is too small to make a difference." This inspiring book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the architect's life. Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling series of books and educational games that explore the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream. Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS! ...Show more

Grug and the Bushfire (HB) by Ted Prior

$16.99 AUD

Category: Environmental Themes

Join your favourite bush character in this very special exclusive hardback, the first all new Grug since 2016 and the 35th title in the Grug series.  It had not rained for a long time. The grass around Grug's house was very dry and brown. Many leaves were falling from the trees. One very, very hot day G rug noticed a cloud of smoke in the distance. It seemed to be getting closer and closer to his home. Then Cara hurriedly slithered up and said 'It's a bushfire!' Grug had never seen a bushfire. 'We should be safe in your house', said Cara, 'because you live under the ground.' Grug is back from the bush to remind us of the importance of looking after each other, renewing the Australian wilderness and the caution we all need to take during the bushfire season. A very special book for early readers and parents alike this Christmas.   ...Show more

Hold On! - Saving the Spotted Handfish by Gina M. Newton; Rachel Tribout (Illustrator)

$24.99 AUD

Category: Environmental Themes

Age range 6 to 9 Have you ever seen a fish that could do a handstand?This is the story of a quirky and primitive little fish that is famous for two things: walking on its 'hands' (pectoral fins), and being the first marine fish anywhere in the word to be listed on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . The Spotted Handfish has survived since the time of the dinosaurs — until now. Invasive sea stars, pollution and climate change mean that this unique Australian is in real trouble — raise your hand if you want to know more!Hold On! Saving the Spotted Handfish is perfect for primary aged readers. ...Show more

It's up to U! by Jeremy Kalbstein; Leigh Brown (Illustrator)

$17.00 AUD

Category: Environmental Themes