Books about trees for 0-5
This selection of books about trees and their inhabitants will encourage young nature lovers to look closely at their surroundings when out for a walk. From jungles to forests, owls to monkeys, children will love learning more about trees.
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Tell Me About... Plants
Author: Emily Dodd Illustrator: Chorkung
Interest level: 6-8
Reading age: 6+
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Tell Me About... Plants
Author: Emily Dodd Illustrator: Chorkung
Interest level: 6-8
Reading age: 6+
Did you know that ant plants have ants living inside them? This fantastic first science book is packed with fascinating facts abou…
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The Oak Tree
Author: Julia Donaldson Illustrator: Victoria Sandøy
Interest level: 4-5
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The Oak Tree
Author: Julia Donaldson Illustrator: Victoria Sandøy
Interest level: 4-5
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This is the story of an oak tree, told in Julia Donaldson’s trademark rich rhyme, with beautiful illustrations showcasing the dive…
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Woodland Sounds
Author: Sam Taplin Illustrator: Federica Iossa
Interest level: 1-3
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Woodland Sounds
Author: Sam Taplin Illustrator: Federica Iossa
Interest level: 1-3
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Each brightly illustrated, textured page of Woodland Sounds carries a recording of a different sound from nature alongside a short…
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Maya’s Walk
Author: Moira Butterfield Illustrator: Kim Geyer
Interest level: 2-3
Reading age: 2-3
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Maya’s Walk
Author: Moira Butterfield Illustrator: Kim Geyer
Interest level: 2-3
Reading age: 2-3
Maya loves walking. There are so many different types of walk to enjoy: walks where she and her parent listen to the sounds around…
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Let’s Go For A Walk
Author: Text developed with Terri Langan based on CBeebies’ Ranger Hamza series Illustrator: Katy Kronreif
Interest level: 5-12
Reading age: 6+
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Let’s Go For A Walk
Author: Text developed with Terri Langan based on CBeebies’ Ranger Hamza series Illustrator: Katy Kronreif
Interest level: 5-12
Reading age: 6+
Wherever you live, in a town, by the sea or in the countryside, this vividly illustrated picture book by CBeebies favourite R…
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It Starts with a Seed
Author: Laura Knowles Illustrator: Jennie Webber
Interest level: 4-6
Reading age: 5+
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It Starts with a Seed
Author: Laura Knowles Illustrator: Jennie Webber
Interest level: 4-6
Reading age: 5+
A seed becomes a sapling, then a young tree, until, after many years, it grows into a large tree with roots and branches filling t…
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Saving Mr Hoot
Author: Helen Stephens
Interest level: 2-6
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Saving Mr Hoot
Author: Helen Stephens
Interest level: 2-6
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A funny and heartwarming story about a young boy’s mission to protect an owl and old beech tree. Children – and adults – will love…
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Owl Babies
Author: Martin Waddell Illustrator: Patrick Benson
Interest level: 3-7
Reading age: 6+
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Owl Babies
Author: Martin Waddell Illustrator: Patrick Benson
Interest level: 3-7
Reading age: 6+
This reassuring and stunningly illustrated book tackles the subject of temporary separation - a situation which all children are l…
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Big Hedgehog and Little Hedgehog Take an Evening Stroll
Author: Britta Teckentrup
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Big Hedgehog and Little Hedgehog Take an Evening Stroll
Author: Britta Teckentrup
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Big Hedgehog and Little Hedgehog are walking home through the forest. It’s getting late and it’s almost time for Little Hedgehog’s…
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First 100 Nature Words
Author: Illustrator: Jean-Claude
Interest level: 2-3
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First 100 Nature Words
Author: Illustrator: Jean-Claude
Interest level: 2-3
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This bright board book introduces babies and toddlers to the wonderful world around them.
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Rumble in the Jungle
Author: Giles Andreae Illustrator: David Wojtowycz
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Rumble in the Jungle
Author: Giles Andreae Illustrator: David Wojtowycz
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- You'll enjoy this chunky board book edition of a popular book.
- The story is packed with rhymes, animals and humour.
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I'm Thinking of a Jungle Animal
Author: Adam and Charlotte Guillain Illustrator: Lucia Gaggiotti
Interest level: 1-3
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I'm Thinking of a Jungle Animal
Author: Adam and Charlotte Guillain Illustrator: Lucia Gaggiotti
Interest level: 1-3
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Guess the jungle animal in this wonderfully interactive "peekaboo"-style board book for young ones, full of fantastically vibrant …
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Tree Whispers: A forest of poems
Author: Mandy Ross Illustrator: Juliana Oakley
Interest level: 6-8
Reading age: 4-5
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Tree Whispers: A forest of poems
Author: Mandy Ross Illustrator: Juliana Oakley
Interest level: 6-8
Reading age: 4-5
In a lovely collection of tree-themed poems, Mandy Ross takes us from Joshua Tree in the American desert to the pine and oyamel tr…
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Deep in the Forest: A Seek and Find Adventure
Author: Josef Anton and Lucie Brunelliere
Interest level: 4-7
Reading age: 6+
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Deep in the Forest: A Seek and Find Adventure
Author: Josef Anton and Lucie Brunelliere
Interest level: 4-7
Reading age: 6+
Each double page spread of this large nonfiction seek-and-find book features a new high colour graphic spread young readers can ex…
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The Very Hungry Caterpillar’s Hide & Seek
Author: Eric Carle
Interest level: 1-4
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The Very Hungry Caterpillar’s Hide & Seek
Author: Eric Carle
Interest level: 1-4
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An interactive board book with cut-out finger trails and sturdy flaps that encourage youngsters to explore the forest in the compa…
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Animal Homes: Rainforest
Author: Amelia Warren Illustrator: Natasha Durley
Interest level: 2-3
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Animal Homes: Rainforest
Author: Amelia Warren Illustrator: Natasha Durley
Interest level: 2-3
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This charming board book is a lovely introduction to the rainforest, with grabbable and durable layered board pages that mimic the…
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A Little Dose of Nature
Author: Dr. Alison Greenwood
Interest level: 6-8
Reading age: 7+
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A Little Dose of Nature
Author: Dr. Alison Greenwood
Interest level: 6-8
Reading age: 7+
This book is both calming and fun, suggesting over 25 activities to do while enjoying being outside. Brilliant for young children …
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