The chosen picture book for 2022 National Simultaneous Storytime is ‘Family Tree’ by Josh Pyke.

The story follows the growth and lifecycle of a tree, alongside the growth and change within a family. Featuring beautiful illustrations with an Australiana theme. 

This resource features a crown that students can make and wear for the reading. Featuring eucalyptus leaves and gum nut flowers, and the starting lines from the story: "It started with a seed".