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by Tania Moloney (Author), Jelena Sardi (Illustrator)
AWARDS & ACCOLADES:
- Kirkus Best Indie Books of 2023
- Kirkus Reviews (Starred Review)
- WINNER: BREW Book Excellence Award 2024 - Children's Book of the Year
- WINNER: BREW Book Excellence Award 2024 - Sustainability Book of the Year
- WINNER: International Firebird Book Awards 2023
Whether you're planting trees or helping the bees, every little action to care for nature counts!
Nature Ninja and two friends - a wise owl mentor, Boobook and a trusty sidekick, Stick - are on a mission to save the planet.
Upon realising that they're not allowed out of their backyard on their own, they question if they really can make a difference.
The story is an energetic, eco-adventure that sees the characters taking a series of actions to care for nature in their own backyard.
With Boobook's guiding words and Stick's help, Nature Ninja learns that with a little patience and persistence, their actions do make a difference.
Children will follow along to see if they achieve their mission and feel empowered discovering that every little action to care for nature where they live counts.
Nature Ninja Saves the Natural World is more than just a children's book to encourage kids to care for nature. It's a unique call to action to inspire the next generation of nature heroes, taking children on an age-appropriate hero's journey.
This book is perfect for nature loving kids, families, parents and teachers who want to embed nature play and outdoor learning into their classrooms and lives. A great children's book for Earth Day - and every day!
Why this is an important and powerful book for children and our planet
When young children hear about environmental challenges outside of their understanding or influence they can feel worried and disempowered.
This book helps children know that the biggest and best difference they can make for the planet is to care for the nature that's right outside their door.
It shows them that when each of us care for nature in our own backyards, balconies, classrooms and neighbourhoods, together our collective actions can make a big difference for the planet.
Nature Ninja Saves the Natural world can support children's learning and development by:
- Addressing environmental issues in ways that children can understand
- Inviting and empowering children to consider ways they can care for nature where they live
- Demonstrating personal and social and emotional skills such as patience, persistence, teamwork and resilience
- Introducing thought provoking themes
- Featuring a unique concept, memorable plot and relatable characters
- Enhancing early literacy with quality text features such as:
* Alliteration
* Repetition
* Hyperbole
* Rich vocabulary
* Rhyming and rhythmic qualities
* Idioms
* Text that encourages active participation
* Featuring vibrant and detailed illustrations with visual elements that complement and enhance the text
Teacher resources to help you go beyond the book
Nature Ninja Saves the Natural World is perfect for classroom projects and includes access to nature-inspired teaching and learning resources. Links to Nurture in Nature's website to access these resources are provided inside the book.
