Flute
A Dolphin's Wild Journey Home
Published on 6. August 2025
Book
Hardback
32 pages
978-1-76111-229-4 (ISBN)
Description
Flute loves to
frolic, splash and play. But when a high-speed boat separates her from her
party, she is
alone and in
danger. Flute embarks on a wild journey, determined to find her way back home
to safety.
This heartwarming
and hopeful story, written by a marine biologist, is based on true events and
friendships. It
celebrates themes of togetherness, support, determination. Flute is a positive
role model showing young readers resilience in the face of challenges. Flute
raises vital awareness of boating and noise pollution as threats to dolphins
world-wide. The back matter provides practical ways to help
conserve dolphins.
Author Kasey
Whitelaw is a qualified marine biologist and spent seven years ensuring the
daily
protection of
Flute and other wild dolphins.
frolic, splash and play. But when a high-speed boat separates her from her
party, she is
alone and in
danger. Flute embarks on a wild journey, determined to find her way back home
to safety.
This heartwarming
and hopeful story, written by a marine biologist, is based on true events and
friendships. It
celebrates themes of togetherness, support, determination. Flute is a positive
role model showing young readers resilience in the face of challenges. Flute
raises vital awareness of boating and noise pollution as threats to dolphins
world-wide. The back matter provides practical ways to help
conserve dolphins.
Author Kasey
Whitelaw is a qualified marine biologist and spent seven years ensuring the
daily
protection of
Flute and other wild dolphins.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Australia
Target group
Children/juvenile
Reading Age: From 5 years, Interest Age: From 4 to 7 years
Product notice
Laminated cover
Illustrations
Illustrations, color
Dimensions
Height: 260 mm
Width: 260 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-76111-229-4 (9781761112294)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Kasey Whitelaw is a nature
lover who grew up exploring the ocean, firstly by diving into a sea of books,
and then as a qualified marine biologist. She moved from the rocky shores of
Victoria to the pristine waters of the Shark Bay, Western Australia, to monitor
and protect the world-famous Monkey Mia dolphins and endangered loggerhead sea
turtles. Kasey fell in love with educating children about the natural world and
today she crafts picture books that connect children to the wonders of science
and nature. She loves to write outdoors on her bush property, with her resident
kangaroos and bobtail lizards. Online Kasey can be found at,
seakidsalliance.com, an online education platform connecting kids to Marine
Science.
Jenni Goodman first dove
into the wonderful world of children's book illustration in 2018, when she was
honoured with the opportunity to illustrate a series of board books based on
the Australian classic, Storm Boy. She now has eight books to her name, a
highlight being the opportunity to champion koala conservation through the 2020
release of Have You Seen A Tree For Me?
Most recently, she helped create the sweet and playful picture book Snuffy which was Shortlisted for the
2022 Speech Pathology Australia Book of the Year.? Jenni uses different mediums
to create her artworks including watercolour paints and pencils, both coloured
and graphite, as well as digital media.
lover who grew up exploring the ocean, firstly by diving into a sea of books,
and then as a qualified marine biologist. She moved from the rocky shores of
Victoria to the pristine waters of the Shark Bay, Western Australia, to monitor
and protect the world-famous Monkey Mia dolphins and endangered loggerhead sea
turtles. Kasey fell in love with educating children about the natural world and
today she crafts picture books that connect children to the wonders of science
and nature. She loves to write outdoors on her bush property, with her resident
kangaroos and bobtail lizards. Online Kasey can be found at,
seakidsalliance.com, an online education platform connecting kids to Marine
Science.
Jenni Goodman first dove
into the wonderful world of children's book illustration in 2018, when she was
honoured with the opportunity to illustrate a series of board books based on
the Australian classic, Storm Boy. She now has eight books to her name, a
highlight being the opportunity to champion koala conservation through the 2020
release of Have You Seen A Tree For Me?
Most recently, she helped create the sweet and playful picture book Snuffy which was Shortlisted for the
2022 Speech Pathology Australia Book of the Year.? Jenni uses different mediums
to create her artworks including watercolour paints and pencils, both coloured
and graphite, as well as digital media.