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by Cynthia Sappracone (Author), Noor Zahra (Illustrator)
Follow a curious boy and his magpie friend as they discover how sugarcane is harvested - one rhythmic step at a time.
Set on a real North Queensland farm, The Sugarcane Harvester Song is a warm, sing-along picture book that introduces young readers to Australian agriculture through gentle rhyme, big machines, and hands-on learning.
Inspired by the rhythm of The Wheels on the Bus, this story follows Malcolm and Maggie as they track a sugarcane harvester across the paddock, observing each stage of the harvest in a way that feels playful, accessible, and engaging for early learners.
Perfect for ages 2-7, this Australian children's book blends early STEM concepts with storytelling, helping kids understand where food comes from while nurturing curiosity about the world around them.
With real-world machinery, regional landscapes, and incidental inclusive representation, Malcolm's limb difference is simply part of everyday life on the page - offering meaningful visibility without explanation or spotlight.
Parents, educators, and caregivers will love how the repetitive rhythm supports language development, while children delight in spotting farm details, learning new words, and joining in with the song.
A celebration of farms, food, community, and learning through experience, this picture book invites young readers to explore Australian farming - from paddock to plate.
Ideal for families, early learning centres, classrooms, and anyone looking for children's books about farming, big machines, or early STEM, The Sugarcane Harvester Song is a joyful introduction to sugarcane harvesting and the people who help feed our communities.
