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The Platypus and the Sparkling River Rescue

The Platypus and the Sparkling River Rescue - Hardcover

by K. a. Ellison
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Availability:In StockContributor:K. a. EllisonAudience:Ages 9-12Publish date:9/22/2025Pages:60
Language:EnglishPublisher:Luminare PressISBN-13:9798886799583UPC:9798886799583Book Category:Juvenile FictionBook Subcategory:Science & Nature, Places, Recycling & Green LivingBook Topic:Environment, Australia & OceaniaSize:9.00 x 6.00 x 0.31 inchesWeight:0.6195Product ID:SCKZ9EB2Z7

Paddy the platypus lives in a sparkling river in the Australian bush. He loves to swim in the river, hunt for food with his sensitive bill, and play with his friends. One day, Paddy discovers the river is polluted. He consults a wise koala who explains that humans have been dumping rubbish. Paddy and his friends work together to clean the river and spread the word about protecting the environment.

Can the animals and humans work together to protect the river and heal the land? The Platypus and the Sparkling River Rescue teaches young readers more about pollution, conservation, community action, and working together to respect nature.

For young readers and their families.

Language:EnglishPublisher:Luminare PressISBN-13:9798886799583UPC:9798886799583Book Category:Juvenile FictionBook Subcategory:Science & Nature, Places, Recycling & Green LivingBook Topic:Environment, Australia & OceaniaSize:9.00 x 6.00 x 0.31 inchesWeight:0.6195Product ID:SCKZ9EB2Z7
Ellison, K. a.: - K.A. Ellison was born in Manly, N.S.W, Australia. Her lifelong passion for the outdoors and animals permeates her artistic endeavors. With an MCA in Contemporary Art and a rich exhibition history, her paintings have been showcased in numerous solo and group exhibitions, both nationally and internationally. Her mediums are mostly painting, sculpture, and digital art. Complementing her visual art, Ellison holds a B.A. with majors in Literature, History, and Geography, fueling her multifaceted creative journey.This journey extends to the delightful world of children's literature, where she has captivated young readers with her children's books, Wacky Winter Birds (2021) and Fun at Stewart Park (2023). Poetry serves as another vital form of her artistic expression, gracing the pages of esteemed literary magazines. Her poetic work has garnered critical acclaim, including a Highly Commended award for Icarus in 1996 and a top twenty shortlisting of her poem Cricket at Seaforth for the 2009 Cricket Poetry Prize.
Publisher: Luminare Press

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