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Star the Elephant: Surviving the Wild 2
Series: SURVIVING THE WILD
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Hi! I'm Star and I'm an elephant. There isn't enough food left on my island, so my herd has to split up. But the world out there is so big! Soon I am lost and alone, facing giant spiders and a big, wild ocean and the scariest thing of all ... humans! Will I ever see my family again?
This inspiring series offers the perfect introduction for young readers to the wonders and perils of the natural world - and how we can all do our part to protect it.
This inspiring series offers the perfect introduction for young readers to the wonders and perils of the natural world - and how we can all do our part to protect it.
Series: SURVIVING THE WILD
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Rainbow the Koala: Surviving the Wild 1
WINNER: 2023 Comic Arts Awards of Australia, Silver Ledger Hi! I'm Rainbow and I'm a koala. My mum says it's time for me to go out and find a new home to call my own. But life in the bush can be scary! It's hard to find the perfect tree. A kookaburra keeps laughing at me. It's hot and I'm...Paperback$1999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Star the Elephant: Surviving the Wild 2
Hi! I'm Star and I'm an elephant. There isn't enough food left on my island, so my herd has to split up. But the world out there is so big! Soon I am lost and alone, facing giant spiders and a big, wild ocean and the scariest thing of all ... humans! Will I ever see my family again?This inspiring...Paperback$1999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
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Star the Elephant: Surviving the Wild 2 by Remy Lai has been praised for its enchanting blend of picture storytelling and serious themes about wildlife survival. The book, part of a series that teaches children about environmental issues, balances the dire effects of climate change with hopefulness. Lai skilfully portrays humans as capable of both causing harm and effecting positive change.
Book Details
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ISBN: 9781760526849
Publisher: A&U Children's
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 12 April 2022
Country: Australia
Imprint: A&U Children
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Width: 152.0mm
Height: 216.0mm
Weight: 280g
Pages: 112
About the Author
Remy Lai was born in Indonesia, grew up in Singapore and currently lives in Brisbane, Australia, where she writes and draws stories for kids with her two dogs by her side. She is also the award-winning creator of Pie in the Sky, Fly on the Wall and Pawcasso. www.remylai.com
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