Posted On: October 13th 2026, 07:41 pm
I think perhaps we’re seeing a theme here; the books I have chosen are probably less about teaching us about nature, and more about improving our disposition toward all aspects of life, so that we may also appreciate nature, in all her inconsistency! 😅
This one will delight you, even as it absolutely refuses to satisfy your desire for the family to see even ONE crab!
One of Bruce Whatley’s earlier solo works, you can truly appreciate the genius of his later works interpreting the stories of others. He’s an elusive character to track, as he works in so many different styles, so it’s cool to watch him play with two at once. 🤓🎨
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Welcome to Nature Book Week! It’s the Wilderness Society’s celebration of books which foster a love of the natural world, showcasing the best nature books from the past year in their nominations and prize winners for the Environment Award for Children’s Literature, and the Karajia Award for Children’s Literature.
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Hi, I’m Meg! 🙋🏻♀️
📚 I’m a mum, a teacher and a writer.
📚 Curator of a home library for my five children.
📚 Self-professed expert in read-alouds.
📚 Scavenger of vintage thrifted treasures.
📚 Occasional commenter on the culture.
Family life is packed to the brim, but there’s always room for one more story! 💫