Seed to Sky: Life in the Daintree (Pamela Freeman, illus Liz Anelli, Walker)

With breathtaking illustrations, Seed to Sky: Life in the Daintree is packed with fun facts about the animals and plants native to the Daintree Rainforest region. After the success of Desert Lake and Dry to Dry, author Pamela Freeman and illustrator Liz Anelli have reunited to explore the life cycle of the Bull Kauri Pines, the oldest trees on Earth. It is estimated such trees have been around for more than 200 million years, surviving even the extinction of the dinosaurs. The reader is transported from the germination of a Bull Kauri Pine seed 200 years ago to the present day, when the tree reaches maturity at almost 50 metres tall. Be prepared to face dangerous birds, geckos, butterflies, owls, moths, dingoes and more in one of the most vivid experiences a book can provide. Seed to Sky is a powerful resource for children aged 4+ and adults alike, and provides insightful knowledge on what Australia is perhaps most known for—its unique flora and fauna. While paying respects to the Eastern Kuku Yalanji people, the Daintree’s Traditional Owners, Freeman and Anelli leave young minds to ponder a crucial question: How will the Daintree respond to climate change?

Books+Publishing reviewer: Nadia Heisler is an emerging writer with a background in Journalism and a passion for children’s books. Books+Publishing is Australia’s number-one source of pre-publication book reviews.

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