Nature Ninja Saves the Natural World - by Tania Moloney (Paperback)

About the Book

Join Nature Ninja and two nature loving friends on a mission to inspire kids to get outside to connect with nature and save the planet!

Book Synopsis

AWARDS & ACCOLADES:

- Kirkus Best Indie Books of 2023

- Kirkus Reviews (Starred Review)

- WINNER: BREW Book Excellence Award 2024 - Children's Book of the Year

- WINNER: BREW Book Excellence Award 2024 - Sustainability Book of the Year

- WINNER: International Firebird Book Awards 2023

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.

Review Quotes

"Nature plus ninjas make a winning combination! ... sure-fire inspiration for budding environmentalists." - Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

KIRKUS' TOP 100 BEST INDIE BOOKS OF 2023

"A fast-paced, ENERGETIC picture book showing young readers how they too can help save the natural world. Highly recommended!" - 5 STARS The Wishing Shelf

"An entertaining, attractive, and fun book to learn about nature and shows one how to be proactive in a straightforward way." - 5 STARS Readers Favorite

"Tania Moloney makes saving the natural world fun!" - Richard Louv, Author "Last Child in the Woods" and "Vitamin N"

"I found the book enchanting! The illustrations are wonderful, and Nature Ninja's voice is lively. Together they pulled me in as a reader right away. The story is the right bite-size to captivate young children and give them something they can do at home or in their schoolyard to follow Nature Ninja's inspiration." - Louise Chawla, Professor Emerita, Environmental Design, University of Colorado Boulder, Co-Author "Placemaking with Children and Youth: Participatory Practices for Planning Sustainable Communities"

"This delightful book is sure to inspire a new generation of nature warriors! The story beautifully illustrates simple activities for children to rewild their gardens, while gathering some environmental pearls of wisdom along the way. I can't wait to share it with my grandchild and start on our first Nature Ninja project!" - Tamsin Scott, Grandmother, Landscape Architect, & The WildChild Garden Goddess at Hands Down

"I am so excited to share Nature Ninja's first adventures with my school students. My students will be excited that Nature Ninja deep listens like we do at school. As a Principal whose school philosophy encapsulates nature throughout our whole curriculum, there will be so many teaching and learning opportunities to explore with Nature Ninja." - Joanne Pegg, Principal, Bullarto Primary School

"Saving the world in the face of biodiversity loss and global climate change will be a tall order, but Nature Ninja knows a great place start - in your own backyard! Nature Ninja Saves the World is an actionable tale that shows how we all can contribute to a better world by advocating for nature in our families and communities." - Linda Åkeson McGurk, @Rainorshinemamma & Author of There's No Such Thing as Bad Weather & The Open Air Life

"Nature Ninja is the perfect inspiration for children to save the natural world in their own ways." - Tash Treveton, Early Childhood Education Consultant, Inspired EC