Welcome to our Junior Landcare Bandicoot Book Corner. The Bandicoot Book Corner is our brand-new resource for educators to find out about inspiring and beautiful books that will encourage children to learn about Australian Nature and the environment.
We have grouped books into topics that align with our four pillars of learning – Biodiversity, Food Production, First Nations perspectives and Waste Management.
Know about a book that you think should be included in our reading lists? There’s no better recommendation for educators than from like-minded peers. Please submit your recommendation here.
Why have we created the Bandicoot Book Corner?
Research regularly shows that reading for pleasure helps young learners to become better readers and why not use their enthusiasm for Junior Landcare activities to find out more about the environment around them.
We will regularly add new books to our online reading lists. The new Bandicoot Book Corner book of the month is:
Deep in the heart of the forest stood the mighty Elder Tree, a sanctuary for creatures great and small. But when disaster strikes and the ancient tree is lost, two red-tailed black cockatoos, Marlin and Banksi, must embark on a desperate search for a new place to call home. This heart-warming and entertaining children’s story highlights the challenges of habitat loss and its impact on native wildlife, while showcasing the conservation efforts aimed at restoring threatened species populations. A touching tale of resilience, adaptation, and the bonds between wildlife and humans, The Last Hollow inspires children to cherish and protect the natural world.
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