The Book of Australian Trees - signed copy

This is my first illustrated book aimed at children. Inspired by nature, magic and Australian trees, this is a beautiful reference guide. Each illustration was hand painted in acrylic paint to emulate texture, movement and make you feel like you could reach out and touch them.

Written by Inga Simpson, and illustrated by Alicia Rogerson (me!).

** This is a signed copy of the book by the illustrator **

Inga’s first book for children, beautifully illustrated by Alicia Rogerson, is a love song to some of Australia’s most remarkable trees, from the red ironbark to the grey gum, the Moreton Bay fig to the Queensland bottle tree ( Lothian, 2021).

“I was completely charmed by this book.” ~ Better Reading 

“The Book of Australian Trees brings the forest to the living room and classroom, helping kids to see the precious landscapes and trees around them.” ~ Georgina Reid, Planthunter

“This is a keep forever book that will always enlighten, inform, and engage. ” ~ Jennifer Mors

“Perfect for all ages” ~ Cheryl Akle

About the book

Trees tell stories about places. Australia has some of the tallest, oldest, fattest and most unusual trees in the world. They have changed over thousands of years, adapting to this continent's deserts, mountains, and coasts. Many have found clever ways of dealing with drought and fire.Their leaves, flowers and seeds are food for birds, insects and mammals. Old trees have lots of hollows, which make good homes for possums, sugar gliders, birds and bees. But trees aren't just important for other animals, we need them too. What trees breathe out, we breathe in. They are a vital part of the Earth's ecosystems.When you first stand in a forest, the trees all seem the same. But if you look more closely, they are each a little different, like people. This book is a love song to Australian trees, from the red ironbark to the grey gum, the Moreton Bay fig to the Queensland bottle tree.