Mystery Plants & Trees is a gentle, visual children’s nature picture book that invites children to slow down, observe, and explore the natural world through curiosity and imagination.
Inspired by real bushland walks in Darwin, Australia, this Australian picture book follows a child’s quiet journey through familiar landscapes — noticing leaves, textures, shapes, and the small wonders often overlooked. Rather than instructing or explaining, the story encourages children to look closely, ask questions, and form their own personal connections with nature.
Designed for shared reading, independent viewing, and classroom use, Mystery Plants & Trees supports early environmental education for children, observational skills, and creative thinking. It pairs naturally with nature walks, drawing activities, and nature-based learning experiences.
This digital picture book is suitable for families, educators, and homeschool settings seeking calm, meaningful learning experiences rooted in place, childhood exploration, and respect for the natural environment.
Format & Access
Digital picture book (PDF)
Landscape format
Delivered as a ZIP file containing one high-quality PDF
Suitable for screen viewing and optional home or classroom printing
Recommended Age
Early childhood to early primary(approximately ages 4–8)
Created by
Maria Grujicic — artist and educator with over 25 years of international teaching experience, working across Montessori and process-based learning approaches, with a focus on art, nature, and tactile exploration.
Digital Copyright & Use
© 2025 Maria Grujicic. All rights reserved.
This digital picture book is licensed for personal use (family) and single-classroom educational use only.The file may not be redistributed, resold, uploaded, or shared publicly without prior written permission.
Mystery Plants & Trees: Adventures in the Ludmilla Bushblock
How to Use This Book
Mystery Plants & Trees is designed to be read slowly and revisited. It works well as a shared reading experience, a quiet independent viewing book, or as a gentle companion to nature walks and outdoor observation.
There is no single “right” way to use this book — it invites conversation, noticing, and reflection at each child’s own pace. Viewing & Device Notes
This book is formatted in landscape and is best viewed on tablets, laptops, or desktop screens. Phones can be used in landscape mode, though a larger screen is recommended for the full visual experience. Printing Notes
If printing pages for personal or classroom use, standard A4 paper is suitable. For best results, select “fit to page” or “scale to printable area” in your printer settings. A Note on Approach
This book does not aim to teach facts or identify plants by name. Instead, it encourages children to observe closely, ask their own questions, and build a personal relationship with the natural world through looking, imagining, and noticing.
This is a digital product delivered as a downloadable file. Because digital downloads cannot be returned, refunds are not available once the file has been delivered.
If you experience any technical issues accessing your purchase, or believe there has been an error with your order, please contact me and I will be happy to assist.