Children’s books on nature

The Great Aussie Easter Egg-and-Spoon Race
By Sophie Sayle, illustrated by Daron Parton
Lothian Children’s books

A delightful children’s book following the tale of a group of Australian bush baby animals who take part in an Easter egg hunt, followed by an egg-and-spoon race.

Harriet’s Hungry Worms
By Samantha Smith & Melissa Johns
EK Books

In this charming and vibrantly illustrated children’s book, Harriet is tasked with caring for her family’s worm farm. Combined with tips on feeding worms and interesting facts, this is a delightful book for young readers.

Alight
By Sam Lloyd, illustrated by Samantha Metcalfe
CSIRO Publishing Subtitled

This book gently explores how planned, controlled fire is a necessary element of Australia’s ecosystems. The story shows how some flora and fauna can survive the challenges of a fire and benefit from post-fire conditions.

Life in a Hollow
David Gullan, illustrated by Suzanne Houghton
CSIRO Publishing

Vibrantly illustrated, with rhyming text, this children’s book tells the tale of a tree hollow created by a branch breaking off. As the hollow grows larger, creatures use it for shelter, nesting, protection and raising their young.

Swoop
By Nicole Godwin, illustrated by Susannah Crispe
CSIRO Publishing

A charming illustrated book about a magpie protecting the eggs in his nest as he swoops at the humans he sees as threats. It explores why magpies do it, and includes lots of fun facts about this Aussie bird.

Wonderful Wasps
By Katrina Germein, illustrated by Suzanne Houghton
CSIRO Publishing

This beautifully illustrated children’s book features a selection of different native wasps from the more than 12,000 species found in Australia.