The Way of the Weedy Seadragon
Published on 1. February 2021
Book
Paperback/Softback
40 pages
978-1-4863-2249-7 (ISBN)
Description
Can you imagine a strange and colourful fish that looks like a dragon? It can't fly or breathe fire, but it is an excellent dancer!
The weedy seadragon is an amazing fish with a talent for camouflage, weird eating habits and a unique courtship dance. But its habitat and future are threatened. This enchanting story takes you under the sea to meet this mysterious sea creature, and reveals its weird and wonderful ways.
Do you believe in dragons?
Written by Anne Morgan, and beautifully illustrated by Lois Bury, The Way of the Weedy Seadragon invites you to dive into the astonishing lives of one of the world's most curious sea creatures.
Reading level varies from child to child, but we recommend this book for ages 6-9.
Shortlisted, The Wilderness Society Environment Award for Children's Literature 2022: Non-Fiction
Notable Book, The CBCA Eve Pownall Award for Information Books 2022
Certificate of Commendation, The Royal Zoological Society of NSW 2021 Whitley Awards: Children's Natural History Book
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Person
Anne Morgan has a PhD in writing and is the author of a number of children's books and a volume of poetry. Anne trained as a Biology, Drama and English teacher, and has taught in Tasmania, the Northern Territory and China. She has also worked at the Australian Antarctic Division and at the former National Oceans Office in Hobart. These days she has an adventure a day (real or imagined) at Adventure Bay, Bruny Island.