Tree

Tree

by Claire Saxby

Illustrated by Jess Rocklyett

Published by Allen and Unwin
ISBN 9781761069505

This large format hardcover book enables readers aged 5 - 8 years or so, to discover the story of a mountain ash. it is ideal for reading with kids or independent readers. It is all about trees, from how they grow, their roots that spread below the ground in search of water and nutrients.

They will learn about the life of a tree over twenty-four hours from dawn and as they day changes and how the different species live around trees and in the canopy.

The story is gently told with complimentary illustrations to show the magnificence of trees and nature, from the start of a misty morning and as the sky becomes blue, hear the birds as the awaken, the leaves as they move in the wind. See the ants as the dig down and the spiders as they nest. On this particular tree, younger readers will find the wattle and the robin that's perching and watching.

This is a kind and thoughtful story of discovery as it asks readers to listen carefully for the sounds you can hear around and trees and to be observant when it asks can you see moss growing and what about that echidna? Find out what happens when it rains around this 300 year old tree that has survived bush fires. Get lost in the wonder of this tree and open up the huge pages to reveal this big, tall, strong tree in all its glory.See the different bird species and learn their names as the fly past or perhaps stop for a short break

Together the story teller (author) and the illustrator have created a delightful book to teach children about nature through trees and their inhabitants, learn new words, names and the purpose and importance of trees in the environment, for all sorts of living things including humans.

The Author

Award winning Claire Saxby was born in Melbourne, moved to Newcastle as a toddler and to Bougainville Island in PNG when she was ten. She attended many schools around Australia before studying in Melbourne to become a podiatrist. For several years Claire worked in community health while simultaneously writing for children. Her books fall into three main categories: our wonderful world, history and humour. Claire's awards include CBCA Picture Book of the Year, CBCA Honour Book, a NSW Premier's Literary Award, a SCBWI Crystal Kite Award, an Environment Award for Children's Literature, an Educational Publishing Award and the Whitley Award multiple times.

The illustrator

Jess Racklyeft creates a variety of illustrated things – picture books, paintings, prints, pins and cards.Jess worked in publishing sales for almost a decade before making the leap to full-time illustration, and has won several illustration accolades including CBCA Picture Book of the Year for Iceberg (written by Claire Saxby). Her work can now be found in bookshops and libraries across Australia, and her days are happily spent in a messy studio or on school visits.

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