Nature Ninja Saves the Natural World: A Children's Picture Book to Inspire Young Nature Heroes Ages 4 to 8 - Softcover

Moloney, Tania

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0645730505 ISBN 13: 9780645730500

Publisher: Nurture in Nature Books, 2023

Synopsis

Whether you're planting trees or helping the bees, every little action to care for nature counts!
Nature Ninja and two friends - a wise owl mentor, Boobook and a trusty sidekick, Stick - are on a mission to save the planet.
Upon realising that they're not allowed out of their backyard on their own, they question if they really can make a difference.
The story is an energetic eco-adventure that sees the characters taking a series of actions to care for nature in their own backyard.
With Boobook's guiding words and Stick's help, Nature Ninja learns that with a little patience and persistence, their actions do make a difference.
Children will follow along to see if they achieve their mission and feel empowered discovering that every little action to care for nature where they live counts.
Nature Ninja Saves the Natural World is more than just a children's book to encourage kids to care for nature. It's a unique call to action to inspire the next generation of nature heroes, taking children on an age-appropriate hero's journey.
This book is perfect for nature loving kids, families, parents and teachers who want to embed nature play and outdoor learning into their classrooms and lives. A great children's book for Earth Day - and every day!

Why this is an important and powerful book for children and our planet
When young children hear about environmental challenges outside of their understanding or influence they can feel worried and disempowered.
This book helps children know that the biggest and best difference they can make for the planet is to care for the nature that's right outside their door.
It shows them that when each of us care for nature in our own backyards, balconies, classrooms and neighbourhoods, together our collective actions can make a big difference for the planet.

Nature Ninja Saves the Natural world can support children's learning and development by:
- Addressing environmental issues in ways that children can understand
- Inviting and empowering children to consider ways they can care for nature where they live
- Demonstrating personal and social and emotional skills such as patience, persistence, teamwork and resilience
- Introducing thought provoking themes
- Featuring a unique concept, memorable plot and relatable characters
- Enhancing early literacy with quality text features such as:
* Alliteration
* Repetition
* Hyperbole
* Rich vocabulary
* Rhyming and rhythmic qualities
* Idioms
* Text that encourages active participation
* Featuring vibrant and detailed illustrations with visual elements that complement and enhance the text

Teacher resources to help you go beyond the book
Nature Ninja Saves the Natural World is perfect for classroom projects and includes access to nature-inspired teaching and learning resources. Links to Nurture in Nature's website to access these resources are provided inside the book.

About this title

About the Authors

Tania Moloney is the Founder of Nurture in Nature Australia and Nurture in Nature Books, Award-Winning Children's Book Author of Nature Ninja Saves the Natural World, and a nature-loving Mum on a mission. Since 2012 she has been working with educators and parents all over the world to help them nurture strong connections with nature and each other. She presents at national and international conferences, leads engaging professional development programs for educators, and runs innovative nature play and outdoor learning programs in her mobile classroom, The Nature Bus. Through her work, Tania teaches children that taking even the smallest actions to care for their nearby nature can make a positive difference for the planet, while helping them to grow and thrive too.

Architectural and Graphic Designer, Jelena Sardi has always dreamed of illustrating a children's book. She is happy to have the opportunity to showcase her skills and creativity in a story that will educate and bring smiles to young children all over the world.

From the Back Cover

Nature Ninja and two nature-loving friends are on a mission to protect the planet.
Join them as they strive to make the world a greener place for all.
But wait... they're not actually allowed out of their backyard own their own, so what difference can they REALLY make?

Edition details

• Publisher: Nurture in Nature Books
• Publication date: 2023
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0645730505
• ISBN 13: 9780645730500
• Binding: Paperback
• Illustrator: Sardi Jelena
• Number of pages: 31