Books about trees for 0-5

The front cover of Tell Me About... Plants by Emily Dodd and Chorkung

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

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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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  • 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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