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Cocoon

By Aura Parker
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Cocoon by Aura Parker is a charming children's book that centres around the magical world of insects. It follows the journey of a caterpillar named Dawn, who learns valuable lessons about transformation and growth. Set against vibrant illustrations, the story beautifully captures themes of patience, friendship, and the wonders of nature.
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You might enjoy this book if you love beautifully illustrated stories that explore nature's wonders and encourage curiosity and patience in young readers. It’s a delightful journey that captivates with its enchanting artwork and gentle narrative about transformation and discovery.

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Dawn and her best friends have a plan! They are going to eat as many leaves as they can, weave cocoons and turn into moths so they can FLY! Easy peasy, right? But what happens when days go by and Dawn still doesn’t have her wings? What if she doesn’t grow them at all? Will Dawn ever get to chase the lights with her friends? A beautiful story about patience and achieving your dreams. 32-pp hardcover.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781742765129

Publisher: Scholastic Australia

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 March 2019

Country: Australia

Imprint: Scholastic Press

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 9.0mm

Width: 272.0mm

Height: 248.0mm

Weight: 370g

Pages: 32

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