{"product_id":"alight-9781486315444","title":"Alight","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFire is a natural part of the Australian bush. This is a story about that relationship. With engaging text by Sam Lloyd, and stunning illustrations by Samantha Metcalfe, \u003cem\u003eAlight\u003c\/em\u003e is a gentle exploration of the importance and benefits of healthy fire in the bush.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Alight is a lovely, engaging and important book. It provides a necessary message that we all need to hear: that fire is not simply a negative, destructive force, but rather an instrument that when used with care and skill is good for country, needed by our nature\" -- John Woinarksi * NESP Research Professor , Charles Darwin University *\u003cbr\u003e\"As usual, the text is perfectly pitched for the age group, the sensitive, positive approach is spot on and the illustrations not only life like but also in a soft palette and medium that will be unlikely to stir memories and anxiety. As well as the explanation of the need for fire in the landscape there is also a comprehensive glossary that will extend the reader’s vocabulary as well as their understanding.\" -- Barbara Braxton * The Bottom Shelf *\u003cbr\u003e\"This engagingly written and charmingly illustrated children’s book gently explores how planned, controlled fire is a necessary element of Australia’s ecosystems\" * Gardening Australia *","brand":"CSIRO Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49530995409239,"sku":"9781486315444","price":18.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781486315444.jpg?v=1731881281","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/alight-9781486315444","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}