Sign-In
Cart
The Sugarcane Harvester Song
Paperback
Series: Malcolm and Maggie's Farm Adventures, Book 1
General Juvenile FictionScience & Nature
ISBN13: 9780646729862
Publisher: Hickory Wattle Press
Published: Apr 1 2026
Pages: 36
Weight: 0.31
Height: 0.10 Width: 8.27 Depth: 11.69
Language: English
Follow a curious boy and his magpie friend as they discover how sugarcane is harvested-one step at a time.
Set on a real North Queensland farm, The Sugarcane Harvester Song is a warm sing-along and read-aloud picture book that introduces young readers to Australian agriculture through gentle rhyme, big machines, and hands-on learning.
Sung to the familiar tune of The Wheels on the Bus, the story blends interactive sing-along moments with gentle storytelling. It follows Malcolm and Maggie as they track a sugarcane harvester across the paddock and explore each stage of the harvest. The book does this in a way that feels playful, accessible, and engaging for early learners.
Perfect for ages 2-7, this Australian children's book combines early STEM concepts with storytelling. It helps 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 appreciate how the rhythm and repetition support 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 sing, read, and 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.
1 different editions
Also available
Also from
Sappracone, Cynthia
Also in
General Juvenile Fiction
Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book Two the Sea of Monsters (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book Two)
Riordan, Rick
Paperback
Anne of Green Gables, 3-Book Box Set, Volume I: Anne of Avonlea; Anne of the Island; Anne of Green Gables
Montgomery, L. M.
Paperback
Percy Jackson and the Olympians: Sea of Monsters, The: The Graphic Novel
Riordan, Rick
Venditti, Robert
Paperback
Mary Anne Saves the Day: A Graphic Novel (the Baby-Sitters Club #3): Full-Color Edition
Martin, Ann M.
Paperback
Claudia and Mean Janine: A Graphic Novel (the Baby-Sitters Club #4): Full-Color Edition
Martin, Ann M.
Paperback
Dog Man: Big Jim Believes: A Graphic Novel (Dog Man #14): From the Creator of Captain Underpants: Volume 14
Pilkey, Dav
Hardcover
Rowley Jefferson's Awesome Friendly Spooky Stories 2: From the Creator of Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Kinney, Jeff
Hardcover
Wings of Fire: The Dragonet Prophecy: A Graphic Novel (Wings of Fire Graphic Novel #1): Volume 1
Sutherland, Tui T.
Paperback
Investigators: Agents of S.U.I.T.: Sew Much Trouble
Green, John Patrick
Hastings, Christopher
Hardcover
Dog Man: The Scarlet Shedder: A Graphic Novel (Dog Man #12): From the Creator of Captain Underpants: Volume 12
Pilkey, Dav
Hardcover
Dog Man: Big Jim Begins: A Graphic Novel (Dog Man #13): From the Creator of Captain Underpants: Volume 13
Pilkey, Dav
Hardcover