Wollemi

Deep in the forest, an ancient wonder is about to be found. Descended from a family of trees going back 200 million years, the Wollemi pine has survived ice, fire and the passing of many generations.

Will a bushfire be the final threat to this living fossil? And how will we protect it, now that everyone wants a dinosaur tree? How can we make sure the Wollemi’s secret location is not discovered and damaged?

Wollemi: Saving a Dinosaur Tree explains the unique and critically endangered status of the Wollemi pine and explores what actions can be taken today to contribute to the conservation of this rare and beautiful tree.

Reading level varies from child to child, but we recommend this book for ages 6 to 9.

Shortlisted, The Wilderness Society Environment Award for Children’s Literature 2024: Picture Fiction

Notable Book, The CBCA Eve Pownall Award for Information Books 2024

Praise for Wollemi:

“This great book should help to promote the value and importance of the Wollemi Pines.”

David Noble, the park ranger who found the Wollemi pine

Author Biography

Samantha Tidy is an award-winning children’s author who seeks out stories that connect her readers with the natural world and each other. A passionate permaculturalist, gardener and chicken fancier, she lives in Canberra. Rachel Gyan is an illustrator passionate about artful storytelling, and is the illustrator of Plantastic! (CSIRO Publishing, 2021). Rachel enjoys studying Australian flora and wildlife, drawing inspiration from her surroundings to capture the beautiful and sometimes quirky nature of Australia in her work.