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The Croc and the Platypus

By Jackie Hosking
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The Croc and the Platypus is a delightful children's book that offers a unique twist on the classic 'The Owl and the Pussycat' tale. It follows the whimsical journey of a crocodile and a platypus as they embark on an adventure through the Australian landscape. With charming rhymes and vibrant illustrations, this book captivates young readers, providing an engaging exploration of friendship and fun.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this delightful children's book if you appreciate playful rhymes and charming illustrations. It's a fun and imaginative reimagining of a classic Australian journey, perfect for kids with curious minds and a love for animals.

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The Croc and the Platypus

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An Australian reimagining of Edward Lear’s nonsense poem The Owl and the Pussycat.

The croc and the platypus trundled off in a rusty old Holden ute.
They took some damper and tea in a hamper and bundled it up in the boot.

Join Croc and Platypus for an Australian outback hullabaloo!

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The Croc and the Platypus is praised as a delightful tribute to the Australian outback and its unique icons, captivating young readers with its engaging narrative and rhythm that is easy to memorise.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781760651053

Publisher: Walker Books Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 January 2019

Country: Australia

Imprint: Walker Books Australia

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Marjorie Crosby-Fairall

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 253.0mm

Height: 262.0mm

Weight: 200g

Pages: 32

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Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Jackie Hosking

About the Author

Jackie Hosking is a Nigerian-born Cornish Australian. She moved to Victoria, Australia when she was ten. Jackie has always loved reading, but she didn’t start writing until her youngest child turned two. Her first poem for children was published by The School Magazine in 2005. In 2012, Jackie won a Maurice Saxby Mentorship, which helped her to polish the manuscript that was to become The Croc and the Platypus.


Marjorie Crosby-Fairall was born in America and currently lives in Sydney, Australia. She has a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration from Northern Illinois University. In 1997 she won the CBCA Eve Pownall Award for Information Books and has since been short-listed for other awards. She currently works as a freelance illustrator for educational publishers, general editorial book publishers and magazines. Marjorie loves to experiment with new techniques for her illustrations, but always seems to return to her beloved and well-used colour pencils. The Croc and the Platypus was her first Walker Books Australia title.

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