In the Kelp Forest

A stunning picture book written by Aunty Patsy Cameron and Reena Balding, that explores the beauty and strength of Country beneath the waves and celebrates the living kelp forests, their creatures, and deep Cultural knowledge of Tasmania’s First Nations people. Beautifully illustrated by Belinda Casey, this book shows the intricate lives of kelp forests and how they play a key role in the balance of our oceans and seas. Myerlee, the giant kelp, sways beneath the waves, her forests alive with creatures that make her their home. Myerlee lives with the elements, shelters life, provides sustenance to those on the land and in the ocean and whispers her secrets to those who will listen.

Discover the wonders of the ocean and ancient connections that sustain all life.

Pages: 32

Published: April 2026