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One Careless Night

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One Careless Night by Christina Booth beautifully illustrates the poignant story of the last thylacine, or Tasmanian tiger, capturing its final moments in the wild. This children's book combines lyrical prose with captivating illustrations, evoking a sense of wonder and reflection on nature’s fragility and the impact of human actions. It's a touching reminder of the importance of conservation and the quiet, enduring spirit of lost species.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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One Careless Night

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In One Careless Night, award-winning picture book creator Christina Booth tells the hauntingly beautiful story of Australia's last thylacine (Tasmanian tiger).

Where the mist swallows mountains and winds whisper through ancient trees, a mother and her pup run wild and free. They hunt, but they are also hunted. Carted away. Sold for bounty. And then, one careless night… The last thylacine is gone.

The beautiful but heartbreaking story of Australia's last thylacine (Tasmanian tiger), which died in captivity.

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One Careless Night by Christina Booth is praised for its evocative portrayal of the last days of a mother and baby thylacine in Tasmania. Reviewers highlight the beauty and power of both the text and illustrations, describing the book as heartbreaking yet stunning. It's recommended for children and seen as an essential addition to discussions around sustainability and environmental conservation.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781760653958

Publisher: Walker Books Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 April 2021

Country: Australia

Imprint: Walker Books Australia

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Christina Booth
  • Illustrated by Christina Booth

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 247.0mm

Height: 271.0mm

Weight: 206g

Pages: 40

About the Author

Author and illustrator Christina Booth works from her bush studio in Tasmania, Australia. Trained as a teacher and painter, she loves that she makes up stories and colours for a living. Christina started her literary career illustrating for great Australian authors such as Max Fatchen, Colin Thiele, Christobel Mattingley and Jackie French. Many of Christina’s previous books are award-winning, including the Environment Award, CBCA Honour Book and CBCA Notables. Spirit (written by Cherri Ryan) was her first picture book with Black Dog Books.

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