Big World, Tiny World: Forest

At times in this big universe

you can feel rather small.

But there are worlds of every size to see,

worlds for each and all.

Step into the forest and explore the many worlds that exist beneath the treetops, from birds that make their nests up high to neighbourhoods of bugs who are working hard underground. Wander through the big worlds and tiny worlds of the forest, get lost in the quiet magic of the towering trees, and delight in the busy lives of all who live above, below and within.

From one of the brightest Australian author-illustrators comes a stunning ode to natural treasures and the interconnectedness of our worlds.

Jess Racklyeft will already be a familiar name to readers of picture books, and Big World, Tiny World: Forest is just as lovely as her earlier works. The book begins with a note from the author about the importance of forests, and a few tips about choices we can all make at home to help protect these vital ecosystems. In rhyming verse, Racklyeft guides her readers around the forest-from the canopy of the trees down into the soil. Her words are friendly and positive, and contain facts about the natural world that young children will be able to relate to. The whole book is illustrated in beautifully bright watercolours-it really seems as if each image is sunlit. The animals and insects at each level of the forest are incredibly cute: the little smiling faces of the beetles, spiders and worms will delight readers of all ages. This is a fun book with a positive message about the natural world, suitable for reading aloud to children aged 0-5. Big World, Tiny World: Forest offers children an explanation about how life in the forest works, and is sure to encourage any budding passion for environmentalism. Ellen Cregan is a bookseller and writer from Melbourne.

Jess Racklyeft is an author and illustrator based in Fitzroy, Melbourne.

From her home studio, Jess creates original paintings and prints for greeting card companies and various clients. But her favourite work of all is producing children's books!

Jess has authored and illustrated several picture books and board books and has won several awards, including two CBCA Notables.

At times in this big universe you can feel rather small. But there are worlds of every size to see, worlds for each and all. Step into the forest and explore the many worlds that exist beneath the treetops, from birds that make their nests up high to neighbourhoods of bugs who are working hard underground. Wander through the big worlds and tiny worlds of the forest, get lost in the quiet magic of the towering trees, and delight in the busy lives of all who live above, below and within.From one of the brightest Australian author-illustrators comes a stunning ode to natural treasures and the interconnectedness of our worlds.

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