Jeannie Baker is an author and illustrator of children's picture books, known for her profound engagement with environmental themes and living in harmony with nature. Her work often explores the intricate relationships between people and their surroundings, emphasizing visual storytelling through detailed and evocative illustrations. Baker's creations encourage young readers to contemplate the world around them, fostering an appreciation for its beauty and fragility. Her unique artistic approach invites children to connect deeply with the natural environment.
Set in a remote desert valley, the story follows a boy who prefers the safety of his village and the comfort of his tablet over the wild, untamed nature around him. During a visit to his grandfather's ranch, he faces his fears when a lurking creature draws him into the expansive desert. As he ventures beyond his familiar surroundings, he discovers a hidden world filled with astonishing wonders, challenging his perceptions of adventure and bravery.
Through a house window the view gradually changes over the passage of time to show how the environment changes, not necessarily for the better.
Nach einem furchtbaren Unwetter bedeckt die von Einwanderern mitgebrachte Ampferpflanze Rosy Dock die australische Wüste wie ein blühender Teppich. - Umwelt-Sachbilderbuch.
Ein Junge ist mit seinem Vater in einem Boot unterwegs zu einem Riff an der australischen Kküste. Der nahende Regenwald lockt den Jungen immer tiefer in sein Dickicht. In der Phantasie erlebt er, wie es hier vor langer Zeit ausgesehen haben und bevölkert gewesen sein mag
On a camping trip in an Australian rain forest with his father, a young boy thinks about the history of the plant and animal life around him and wonders about their future.