Books about trees for 0-5

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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.

  • 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

    Reading age:

    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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  • Nuts!

    Author: Lou Peacock Illustrator: Yasmeen Ismail

    Interest level: 0-3

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  • Nuts!

    Author: Lou Peacock Illustrator: Yasmeen Ismail

    Interest level: 0-3

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    The squirrels are squabbling. He thinks the nuts are his and she thinks the nuts are hers. A really funny book to read aloud,…

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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.
    • This is a…
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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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