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Neil, The Amazing Sea Cucumber

By Amelia McInerney and Amelia Tonta and Amelia McInerney and Luci
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Neil, The Amazing Sea Cucumber introduces young readers to Neil, an extraordinary sea cucumber feeling a bit ordinary despite his unique self. Throughout the book, Neil embarks on an underwater adventure, discovering his incredible attributes and the importance of self-confidence and embracing individuality. Engaging illustrations and a heartwarming story make this a delightful read for children.
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This delightful tale could be perfect for young readers who have a fascination with underwater adventures and marine life. With its charming humour and engaging illustrations, it may capture the imagination of children curious about quirky sea creatures and environmental themes while offering a fun and educational read.

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With deadpan text by Amelia McInerney and hilarious illustrations by Lucinda Gifford, this is a fabulous story about an unlikely hero who is very surprised to find himself in this book: a sea cucumber named Neil.



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Hello. I'm Neil. I'm a sea cucumber. It's a bit strange that I'm the star of this book. Usually, books are about the cool sea creatures. And I'm boring, even for a sea cucumber.

Nothing exciting ever happens to me. At least, it hasn't before now...

With deadpan text and hilarious illustrations, this is a fabulous story about a very unlikely hero and one epic adventure.

Neil, The Amazing Sea Cucumber by Amelia McInerney, Amelia Tonta, and Luci offers a unique glimpse into the life of a rather remarkable sea cucumber on an unexpected journey.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781922848635

Publisher: Affirm Press

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 28 April 2023

Country: Australia

Imprint: Affirm Kids

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Lucinda Gifford
  • Illustrated by Lucinda Gifford

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 217.0mm

Height: 280.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 24

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Amelia McInerney Amelia McInerney and Luci Amelia Tonta Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational

About the Author

Amelia McInerney has three kids, two chickens and a hermit crab. Born and raised in Melbourne, she now lives in Canberra where she spends her days writing kids' books, staring out the window thinking about kids' books, and occasionally just plain staring out the window. Amelia's first picture book, The Book Chook, was a CBCA Notable Book 2020 and shortlisted for Speech Pathology Australia's Picture Book of the Year. Her other books include Bad Crab, My Bird Bertie, Who Fed Zed? and Mary Had a Little Lamb: What Really Happened.

Lucinda is a hard working illustrator who has drawn the pictures for over 40 books, as well as for lots of websites, videos and posters. She has been drawing since she was a toddler in Scotland, when her teacher marvelled at her unusually terrifying sketches of witches. Now Lucinda lives in Melbourne and has a marvellous job where she gets to draw every day. Lucinda's favourite things to draw are castles, cavemen and creatures with big teeth or tentacles.

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