SHADY THE RIVER RED GUM

This engaging picture book invites children to meet Shady, a proud river red gum standing beside a bushland creek and sheltering a lively community of native creatures. Through bold linocut illustrations and simple, welcoming text, young readers discover each inhabitant one by one, building observation skills and a sense of wonder. As they explore this miniature ecosystem, children are encouraged to recognise how plants and animals thrive together, nurturing curiosity and a deeper appreciation for the rich natural world found in their own Australian surroundings.