Saving Shark Pup
Regular price
€18.50
When a great white shark pup washed up on Manly Beach, the local community rushed to the shark's rescue, eventually releasing it back into the ocean.
Great white sharks are vital for the ocean ecosystem, and yet despite this, their beauty and mystery are rarely celebrated. This glorious picture book is a lyrical and emotive account of the shark pup's journey back to the ocean, interspersed by fascinating facts about great white sharks. The two narratives work together to inspire compassion and hope for one of the ocean's most feared and misunderstood threatened species.
Perfect for:
- Shark-obsessed young readers and all animal lovers
- Kids and parents who love true stories and nonfiction
- An introduction to conservation and marine science
Great white sharks are vital for the ocean ecosystem, and yet despite this, their beauty and mystery are rarely celebrated. This glorious picture book is a lyrical and emotive account of the shark pup's journey back to the ocean, interspersed by fascinating facts about great white sharks. The two narratives work together to inspire compassion and hope for one of the ocean's most feared and misunderstood threatened species.
Perfect for:
- Shark-obsessed young readers and all animal lovers
- Kids and parents who love true stories and nonfiction
- An introduction to conservation and marine science
Sharon Dalgleish worked for many years as a librarian, and then as a teacher. She now spends her days writing stories, non-fiction and poetry for children. She has published over fifty books for the education market, as well as numerous textbooks and resource books for primary school teachers. Sharon lives in Sydney with Maisie, her rescue dog/office assistant.
Amandine Thomas is an award-winning author and illustrator based in the leafy Dandenong Ranges near Melbourne, Australia. At age four, she announced to a bewildered family that she would become a children's book illustrator, and grew up writing and illustrating short stories that she compiled into crooked, clumsily-stapled booklets. Her vibrant watercolour illustrations have featured in children's books and magazines, and she has worked with a variety of clients from across the globe, sharing stories of positive change for people, for communities, and for the planet.
Amandine Thomas is an award-winning author and illustrator based in the leafy Dandenong Ranges near Melbourne, Australia. At age four, she announced to a bewildered family that she would become a children's book illustrator, and grew up writing and illustrating short stories that she compiled into crooked, clumsily-stapled booklets. Her vibrant watercolour illustrations have featured in children's books and magazines, and she has worked with a variety of clients from across the globe, sharing stories of positive change for people, for communities, and for the planet.