Where the Forest Meets the Sea
An award-winning, transportive tale into the ancient rainforest, perfect for learning about the environment and habitats for ages 3-7
Age 5+
Picture Books Wildlife
“Each time the reader opens the book, there is something new and delightful to catch the eye.” New Scientist
'My father says there has been a rainforest here for over a hundred million years.'
When a young boy visits a tropical rain forest, he pretends it is a long time ago and that extinct and rare animals live in the forest, and aboriginal children play there. But how much longer will the rainforest remain, he wonders?
A Boston Globe Horn Honor Book
A Friends of the Earth Award winner
An International Board of Books for Young People (IBBY) Honour Award winner
Creators
Jeannie Baker is the author and illustrator of a number of children's picture books, including the award-winning Where the Forest Meets the Sea and the critically acclaimed dual language picture book Mirror. Her characteristic use of mixed media to create detailed and elaborate collages is stunning and unique. Originally from the UK, Jeannie lives in Australia. Find Jeannie online at jeanniebaker.com.
Reviews
Each time the reader opens the book, there is something new and delightful to catch the eye.
New Scientist
