The best new nature books
Own your own copies of the best new nature-themed children's books from our 2023 Karajia and Environment Awards for Children's Literature shortlists!
Grow a child's love of nature 🌱
Bring Nature Book Week into your home, school or library with these fun and educational activities for the young and young at heart! 💚
Nature Book Week is an annual, all-ages program of exciting storytelling events, culminating in the announcement of the winners of our 2023 Karajia and Environment Awards for Children's Literature.
Cut out the prints of various native Australian flora and fauna to decorate your space!
Pick your favourite Aussie animal to colour in!
"Suddenly, wattle leaves swish and sway as the possum clutches a thin wobbly branch, her claws holding like Velcro. Along the branch she stops and her whiskers twitch. There is sap oozing from a small break in the bark. In a flash she is feasting on the sticky sweetness."
We'd love to see what artworks and stories your kids come up with! Email [email protected], or feel free to tag us on social media.
Own your own copies of the best new nature-themed children's books from our 2023 Karajia and Environment Awards for Children's Literature shortlists!
Our lesson plans are suitable for Prep to Grade 3 and for Grades 4 to 6.
Happy learning! 📖
Nature Book Week (4-10 September 2023) aims to grow a love of nature in readers of ALL ages, by celebrating stories and storytellers that spark our interest in the natural world.
If you'd like to host your own Nature Book Week event or activity, such as a storytime session, workshop or display, we have printable bookmarks, posters and customisable tiles and banners for promoting your event online. If you'd like to do something to celebrate but aren't sure where to start, we also have a plenty of ideas for you!
From creating a 'Nature Book' section to hosting a green reading challenge, here are 5 ideas to grow a love of nature in readers of all ages—during Nature Book Week and beyond 🌱📚