Daisy the Quoll
Published on 19. July 2024
Book
Hardback
36 pages
978-1-7636103-0-9 (ISBN)
Description
The story of Daisy the Quoll follows the adventures of a curious young Spotted Quoll, whose inquisitive nature leads her to getting into trouble!
Daisy the Quoll gently encourages the reader to consider the uncertain future that faces wildlife today in Tasmania, through interactions with family pets and the impact littering has on wildlife.
This heartfelt story makes an ideal read-aloud for young children, containing a message of conservation at the heart of the story. The book includes discussion questions which are designed to foster comprehension of the text and to promote conservation of Tasmanian wildlfe. A range of accompanying educational resources for K-4 are available.
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Language
English
Target group
Interest Age: From 0 to 8 years
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
Dimensions
Height: 222 mm
Width: 221 mm
Thickness: 6 mm
Weight
327 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-7636103-0-9 (9781763610309)
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Charmaine Winchcombe is a local Tasmanian author who is passionate about reading and encouranging young people to spend more time reading books."Reading is an adventure. Through reading books you spark imagination, creativity and discover new ideas."Charmaine wrote her first picture book, "Daisy the Quoll", to raise awareness for the plight of the Spotted Quoll in Tasmania and other endangered and threatened species; highlighting the need to protect Tasmanian wildlife for future generations.The books and resources created by Little Wombat Books seek to inspire, educate, and challenge young readers to value Tasmanian Wildlife and to enjoy reading.Charmaine has over 15 years of experience working in Primary Education in Tasmania, Australia.