The Trees

The Trees

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The Trees

The Trees

$26.99

The Trees: Learning Tree Knowledge with Uncle Kuu is a beautifully illustrated Aboriginal children's picture book by Victor Steffensen, with artwork by Sandra Steffensen.

Join Uncle Kuu on a walk through Country and discover the important relationship between trees, people and the land. This engaging First Nations children's book shares Indigenous knowledge about caring for trees and explains why healthy trees are essential to healthy Country.

Trees provide people with many gifts, including seeds, flowers, wood and other resources. In return, people have responsibilities to care for Country and ensure that the land, plants and landscapes continue to thrive.

Through accessible storytelling and stunning Australian artwork, The Trees introduces young readers to ideas about caring for Country, Indigenous knowledge, sustainability, plants, trees and our relationship with the natural environment.

The book also includes the lyrics to Victor Steffensen's song “We Are the Trees”, along with a QR code allowing readers to watch the song online.

Why You'll Love It

  • Learn from Indigenous knowledge: Uncle Kuu introduces children to knowledge about trees and caring for Country.

  • Connect with nature: Encourages children to notice trees, plants and the natural environment around them.

  • Explore caring for Country: Helps young readers understand the importance of looking after land and natural resources.

  • Perfect for environmental learning: A wonderful introduction to sustainability and caring for Australian landscapes.

  • Beautiful Australian artwork: Sandra Steffensen's vibrant illustrations bring trees, plants, landscapes and Country to life.

  • Great for classrooms: Supports learning about First Nations perspectives, sustainability, science, nature and the environment.

  • Includes a song: Children can explore the lyrics to “We Are the Trees” and access the accompanying song via QR code.

  • Encourages respectful learning: Provides opportunities to talk about the relationship between people, plants and Country.

  • Part of the Uncle Kuu series: A follow-up to Looking After Country with Fire, which explores Aboriginal burning knowledge.

  • Award-winning environmental book: The Trees won the 2024 Environment Award for Children's Literature in the non-fiction category.

Book Details

  • Title: The Trees: Learning Tree Knowledge with Uncle Kuu

  • Author: Victor Steffensen

  • Illustrator: Sandra Steffensen

  • Publisher: Hardie Grant Explore

  • Format: Hardback

  • Pages: 32

  • ISBN: 9781741178876

  • Published: 13 December 2023

  • Genre: Children's Picture Book / Non-fiction

  • Themes: Trees, Country, Indigenous knowledge, sustainability, environment, plants and caring for Country

  • Series: Uncle Kuu

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