A playful, beautifully illustrated picture book imagining how the world’s most extraordinary animal - the platypus- came to be.
Long ago, when the world was new, a cat, a fish, a duck and a frog each wished for the gifts the others had. Instead of letting jealousy get the better of them, they came together and set off to the Spark of Life, the place where every living thing began.
What they found changed everything. From its shining bill to its webbed feet, a brand-new animal emerged - one that was a little bit of everyone, and entirely itself.
How the Platypus Became is a fantastical picture book for children aged 4-8 about curiosity, friendship and finding your place in the world. Perfect for families, classrooms and anyone who has ever wondered how the platypus might have come to be.
For anyone who loves animal stories, imaginative adventures, or the magic of being yourself.
A playful, beautifully illustrated picture book imagining how the world’s most extraordinary animal - the platypus- came to be.
Long ago, when the world was new, a cat, a fish, a duck and a frog each wished for the gifts the others had. Instead of letting jealousy get the better of them, they came together and set off to the Spark of Life, the place where every living thing began.
What they found changed everything. From its shining bill to its webbed feet, a brand-new animal emerged - one that was a little bit of everyone, and entirely itself.
How the Platypus Became is a fantastical picture book for children aged 4-8 about curiosity, friendship and finding your place in the world. Perfect for families, classrooms and anyone who has ever wondered how the platypus might have come to be.
For anyone who loves animal stories, imaginative adventures, or the magic of being yourself.
People often laugh at the duck-billed platypus's unique appearance. They wonder how this strange-looking animal can to be? Jonny Parry wrote the story of the animal's creation for his little sister more than 20 years ago. It has been rewritten to share with you and, as the writer states, for his sister's little ones. His spin on the duck-billed platypus's origin story makes logical sense if you believe in magic, which many kids do believe in. How the Platypus Became was a delightful story that might spark your curiosity and inspire you to imagine how this extraordinary animal evolved into what we see today. Could magic have a hand in creating the mammal? If not, then how?
No matter if you believe in magic or not, How the Platypus is an creative and delightful story. It focuses on four different species of animals that are jealous of one another for a specific reason. For instance, the frog admired the cat's fluffy coat and wondered how warm it must be to wear. As temperatures fall around the world, many kids (and possibly adults, too) might agree that a permanent fur coat would be nice when venturing into the cold.
The cat, fish, duck, and frog's jealousy led them to journey to the Spark of Life, a magical place where all living things were created. It's here that the four animals (and readers) see the impossible happen. Where the animals' lives are forever changed, and they are given what they always wanted: "to feel happy with themselves."
Some people might think the duck-filled platypus is odd-looking and nothing more, but it is actually a very fascinating mammal. After the story, there's a fun facts section where we discover just how spectacular the animal is. Kids won't be the only ones learning a new piece of information about the webbed-footed animal; adults, too, will discover a fantastic tidbit. For instance, did you know that duck-filled platypus's fur has a special ability? Read the story to find out what it is and much more!
Make How the Platypus Became a part of your home, classroom, or library. Marvel at this animal's fabulous features. Be amazed by the author's wild and imaginative tale of how the platypus came to be, and by the artist's beautiful illustrations.
The recommended reading age is 4-8 years.
*4.5 out of 5 stars. The book was dinged 1/2 a point for a couple of editing mistakes.