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Where the Forest Meets the Sea by renowned Australian author and illustrator Jeannie Baker is a visually rich and thought-provoking picture book that explores environmental change, imagination, and responsibility. As a young boy visits a tropical rainforest with his family, he imagines what the forest may have looked like long ago - alive with extinct animals and Aboriginal children living in harmony with the land. He also wonders what the future holds and whether the forest will survive. Told through sparse text and intricate collage illustrations, the story invites readers to reflect on conservation, Australia’s unique ecosystems, and humanity’s impact on the natural world. A CBCA Honour Book, this title is a powerful resource for classrooms exploring sustainability, visual literacy, and First Nations perspectives.
Applications and Use
• Ideal for units on sustainability, conservation, and environmental responsibility.
• Supports learning about Australian rainforests and ecosystems.
• Useful for introducing imaginative and speculative storytelling.
• Appropriate for exploring First Nations perspectives through discussion and reflection.
Features
• Award-winning Australian picture book (CBCA Honour Book, 1988).
• Detailed collage illustrations that support deep visual literacy analysis.
• Minimal text encourages interpretation, discussion, and inference.
• Teacher resources available to extend classroom learning.
Specifications
• Author/Illustrator: Jeannie Baker
• Format: Picture book
• Themes: Conservation, environment, imagination, Australian landscapes
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