Summer Reading Challenge 25 includes The Ocean Gardener by Clara

The 2025 Summer Reading Challenge book collection has been announced. ⁠

We’re very excited to share that The Reading Agency has selected Clara Anganuzzi’s The Ocean Gardener published by Little Tiger for this year's reading challenge!

This stunningly illustrated picture book captures the beauty and magic of the coral reef, and the important role it plays in the ocean’s eco-system. From the impact global warming has on reefs to the amazing things marine biologists are doing to protect it, readers will love learning about this fascinating topic. Clara Anganuzzi’s gentle text and breathtaking artwork looks at the complex topic of global warming in an eye-opening but positive way, showing us that we have time to reverse the damage which has been caused.

This year’s Story Garden theme invites young readers to grow their imaginations and explore the great outdoors through 59 exciting books—spanning fiction, non-fiction, poetry and more.⁠ ⁠

You can find the full list over at @readingagency

If you’d like more info, please contact: [email protected]

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