Review: Australian Backyard Buddies

There is something truly delightful about a book that encourages young readers to pause… to look closely… and to notice what has always been there. Australian Backyard Buddies does exactly that.

This engaging text celebrates a range of living creatures that share our everyday spaces. It invites curiosity with its unique contents page, drawing readers into a world that is familiar yet often overlooked.

Each double page offers bite-sized information about backyard creatures - their habits, habitats and behaviours. 

There are “Top Tips” that bring both humour and insight. These small details are powerful. They encourage readers to linger, question and wonder.

The illustrations are detailed and full of personality. They do more than support the facts, they invite readers to notice. Every read reveals something new, making it a joy to return to again and again.

Most importantly, it inspires action. It encourages learners to step outside, to explore their own backyard, and to see it through a new lens.

A wonderful book for young readers that brings together curiosity, creativity and connection to the natural world.


Title: Australian Backyard Buddies
Author/Illustrator: Andy Geppert
Publisher: Lothian Children's Books
Publication Date: 27 July 2022
Format: Hardback

ISBN: 9780734421470
For ages: 3+
Type: Non-Fiction Picture Book