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Dugong Magic

By Deborah Kelly
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Dugong Magic by Deborah Kelly tells the enchanting story of a young girl who discovers a magical connection to dugongs during her holiday by the sea. As she learns more about these gentle creatures, she embarks on an adventure that highlights the importance of friendship and conservation. The book weaves magic with reality to inspire young readers to appreciate and protect marine life.
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You might enjoy this delightful children's book if you love whimsical tales about marine life and magical adventures. Set in an enchanting underwater world, it promises to captivate young readers with its charming storytelling and enchanting illustrations. Perfect for sparking imagination and a sense of wonder in children who are fascinated by the ocean and its mystical creatures.

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A beautifully illustrated, lyrical and informative story about dugongs, one of our most unique endangered animals. Ideal for anyone with an interest in marine life and the environment, and an excellent teaching resource.

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A beautifully illustrated, lyrical and informative story about dugongs, one of our most unique endangered animals. Ideal for anyone with an interest in marine life and the environment, and an excellent teaching resource.

There are not many dugongs left in the world now. But what if humans freed the sea from nets? What if we cleared it of rubbish so that seagrass could flourish again and dugongs could feed?

A beautiful and thought-provoking picture book about dugongs - the mysterious creatures who were once mistaken for mermaids. Dugong Magic showcases Deborah Kelly's beautiful, lyrical writing that brings these animals to life and highlights the dangers they face, inspiring young readers to care for and protect our natural world. Lisa Stewart's gorgeous illustrations capture the beauty of these gentle and endangered creatures.

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Dugong Magic is praised for its sensitive writing and stunning imagery which convey important messages about ecology and environmental stewardship. The book educates readers about the close familial relationships among dugongs and their natural habitat, highlighting the challenges posed by human activity. It serves as an excellent teaching resource with its informative Dugong Facts page, helping answer children's questions about these vulnerable creatures. The book encourages children to become aware of human impact on marine life and offers solutions and insights into protecting these majestic animals.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780734419965

Publisher: Hachette Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 31 March 2020

Country: Australia

Imprint: Lothian Books

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Lisa Stewart

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 254.0mm

Height: 278.0mm

Weight: 198g

Pages: 32

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About the Author

Originally from New Zealand, Deborah Kelly now lives in Australia. She has a degree in marine biology, but has worked in all sorts of jobs. She has written several picture books and a junior fiction series.

Lisa Stewart was shortlisted for the Crichton Award for New Illustrators for her first book, Can I Cuddle The Moon? (written by Kerry Brown). It has since been published in Taiwan and Korea, and illustrations from the book were used by Sydney Opera House in their highly popular 'Babies Proms' series. She has illustrated several more picture books since then, and also tours the world as a professional violinist, playing with the Acacia Quartet. She lives in Orange, New South Wales.

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