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A playful fantasy of discovery: Jennifer and Michael find a magical hollow tree and a secret underground world in a park.

A gentle nature story combines a small character’s change of circumstances with information about oak trees, seasons and the many species associated with them.

A practical, playful invitation to turn found and recycled materials into animals, insects and habitats, while noticing details of the natural world. Its strongest offer is creative freedom: children are encouraged to experiment, display their work and value connection over perfect results.

This is a magical forest adventure centred on Hilda and Twig’s partnership. Its distinctive offer is a more active role for Twig, alongside storm sheltering, mysterious surroundings and a rescue-shaped challenge.

A seasonal collection follows Beti through birthday events, a journey to a waterfall, berry picking with Mam, a storm, and winter responsibilities. Friendship, family reassurance, practical problem-solving and living alongside nature shape the book’s gentle world.

Expect a lively quest shaped by comic reversals: a gullible scarecrow and clever Jack search for home while facing legal pursuit and a plan to industrialise Spring Valley. Kindness and ingenuity help them resist the threat.

A myth-rich adventure that joins friendship, cultural detail and care for the natural world. Its imaginative journey gives children an active role in responding to environmental damage.

Expect a nature-centred adventure in which Nim’s resourcefulness and relationships with animal companions matter.

This is a thoughtful story about a child carrying adult responsibilities who finds friendship, creativity and adventure while visiting Italy. An injured otter and the people Jakub meets help broaden his sense of who he is.

A mysterious, nature-centred adventure about a child seeking greater independence. Its strongest appeal appears to be the combination of wild landscapes, secrets and emotionally charged relationships.

A magical, atmospheric fairytale retelling centred on Red’s curiosity, a threatened relationship between village and woodland, and questions about who is treated as dangerous. It combines mystery, grief, disability representation and collective strength.

This is a nature-centred coming-of-age story about affection, survival and responsibility. Jody’s bond with Flag is deeply important, while the family’s precarious livelihood makes loving choices difficult rather than simple.

This is a coming-of-age story about curiosity, family expectations and finding a possible direction in life. Calpurnia’s observations of animals and microscopic life connect scientific discovery with questions about independence and being a girl in her time.

This is a grief-centred story about a child facing repeated family upheaval, resisting dependence, and encountering an orphaned wolf pup. Nature, animal care and an unfamiliar landscape appear to shape Nika’s emotional experience.

A gentle introduction to poetry as observation, imagination and self-expression. Daniel’s encounters with park animals offer different ways of noticing the natural world before he shares a poem of his own.