Melbourne illustrator Jess Racklyeft has created a beautiful book that showcases an array of Australia’s animals which is not only magnificent but also extraordinarily cute. The spreads in this book display the various habitats of Australia in gorgeous watercolour and present illustrations of babies of the species that live within them. Each species is accompanied by an interesting fact.

From underground burrows to treetop nests, and from sandy beaches to riverbeds, Australia’s unique landscapes provide homes for baby animals to live and thrive in. Here is a celebration of the animals that are born in this incredible country, from Snubfin Dolphin calves to Pygmy Possum joeys, Rainbow Lorikeet fledglings, Huntsman spiderlings, Thorny Devil hatchlings, and many more.

How delightful it is to learn about species with such spectacular names as the Eastern Gobbleguts, the Pobblebonk, and the Gumleaf Skeletoniser. This book will inspire young readers to love and care for our fascinating creatures. To assist with this, there are notes at the back of the book which provide information and links for further habitat and wildlife care and conservation organisations. This book is perfect to share with anyone aged 3+ and will surely be an excellent resource for primary schools, libraries and all nature-loving homes.