Plantastic! is a beautifully illustrated introduction to 26 of Australia’s unique native plants and its friendly, chatty style delivers fascinating information in a way that is accessible (and fun).

Did you know gum trees are the tallest flowering plants on Earth? Or that tree ferns existed long before dinosaurs? And some plants spread their seed in poo, while others eat insects? Normally challenging scientific concepts are brilliantly communicated within these pages – for example, the exploration of plant classification (families, genera and species) through the analogy of mixed lollies is inspired. You can read it from beginning to end or start anywhere you like; this book is so much fun you’re bound to read from cover to cover. There’s so much here to learn for both children and adults.

Plantastic! is ideal for families to share and will delight anyone curious about Australia’s unique plants. This is a ‘must-have’ for all family (and school) libraries. Highly recommended for ages 6+.

Athina Clarke is the children’s book buyer at Readings Malvern.