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Stripes in the Forest

The Story of the Last Wild Thylacine
By Aleesah Darlison
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Stripes in the Forest by Aleesah Darlison is a beautifully illustrated children's book that explores the poignant story of a mother Thylacine, or Tasmanian Tiger, as she navigates the challenges of survival in the wild forests of Tasmania. The narrative delves into themes of conservation, the impact of human activity on wildlife, and the importance of remembering extinct species. Through its engaging and heartfelt tale, it encourages young readers to appreciate and protect our natural world.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy enchanting and educational tales about the natural world. It offers a fascinating look at the life of the mysterious Thylacine, blending informative details with a captivating narrative. Perfect for young readers interested in animals and conservation, it brings empathy and awareness to endangered species through a beautifully illustrated story.

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Stripes in the Forest

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I am the last of my kind. This I know. Once, we roamed the land. We owned the land. We called it Home. But strange creatures came to take it from us... My story matters. I am the last living female Tasmanian Tiger.

Stripes in the Forest by award-winning author, Aleesah Darlison, is the story of an iconic species lost. Told from the perspective of the last wild, female thylacine, it provides readers with an insight into the rare beauty and uniqueness of these amazing animals, explains their fight for survival, and provides important lessons for future generations.

An emotive and moving story, children will connect with the solitary, stoic and courageous female thylacine who does all she can to protect her young—just as a human mother would do. The story takes readers to a place in the past but also offers a twist that projects them into the future and offers a glimmer of hope for the survival of a creature some believe may still exist.

Parents and their children will enjoy the rich, vivid, and detailed illustrations of the Tasmanian forests and landscapes and the magnificent thylacine as depicted by illustrator and artist, Shane McGrath. Stripes in the Forest will generate rich discussion and raise important questions for young minds. This powerful and poignant story offers hope for threatened species and shows how, together, we can make a difference.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781925275711

Publisher: Big Sky Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 July 2016

Country: Australia

Imprint: Big Sky Publishing

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Shane McGrath

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 230.0mm

Height: 260.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 32

Collections

Aleesah Darlison Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational

About the Author

Aleesah Darlison is an internationally published, award-winning Australian author of over 65 books for children. She is known for her books that champion the cause of animals and the environment and for her stories that empower children. Aleesah has won or been shortlisted for many awards including the Book Excellence Awards, the Environment Award for Children’s Literature, the Children’s Book Council of Australia Awards, the Speech Pathology Book of the Year Awards. In 2021, she was awarded an Australia Day honour from the Sunshine Coast Council (QLD). Shane McGrath is a talented artist/illustrator from Melbourne. His mum says he was always talented (all mums say that) and one of the first artworks Shane made was when he bit his toast into the shape of a horse. He always loved drawing pictures and readi

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