Platypus
This fantastic new addition to the Nature Storybooks series is about one of Australia's most puzzling and unique animals - the platypus.
Platypus leaves his burrow in the riverbank and dives into the cool green pool. It is dusk and he is hungry. Platypus is always busy, always moving, looking for his next meal. Follow platypus as he plays, swims, dives and scurries around his riverbank home.
Reviews
The language is wonderful, using the correct terminology and not talking down to the audience, making the reader ask questions.
ReadPlus
well researched by the author Sue Whiting
Creative Kids Tales
The verbals- both the descriptive story, and the technical detail are excellent
103.1FM Grafton
This is a beautiful book that children will enjoy as a read aloud (aged 5 to 8 years) or read to themselves to find out about this fascinating creature (ages 6-9 years).
Literacy, families and learning
The gentle text is informative, but is also poetic, with the feel of the nighttime meanderings. This is reinforced in the dusky colours of the mixed media illustrations.
Aussie Reviews
Platypus is essentially an older children’s informative picture book – perfect for mid/upper primary independent readers and as a teaching tool for junior grades. It is a must include in Australian school libraries.
Reading Time
The attractive picture book format encloses a readable, informative glimpse of one of the stranger creatures to be found on planet Earth.
School Library Journal
this is definitely an engaging and enlightening read.
Booklist
A fascinating close-up of the life of the amazing platypus.
Pinerolo
Smoothly written and gently informative, this is a nice addition to the elementary-level nature shelf.
Kirkus
Jackson…creates a lush marshland environment in mixed-media images rendered in smudgy earth tones.
Publisher's Weekly
