Tiny Possum and the Migrating Moths

Julie Murphy author Ben Clifford illustrator

Format:Hardback

Publisher:CSIRO Publishing

Published:30th Nov '21

Should be back in stock very soon

Tiny Possum and the Migrating Moths cover

High in the Australian Alps, Possum faces the challenges of finding enough food and shelter to survive the harsh alpine winter. She will spend months hibernating under a blanket of snow. Will she last through the year to successfully raise a new family?

The Mountain Pygmy-possum is a unique endangered species that's small in size but huge in appeal! Once thought to be extinct, there are now fewer than 2500 of these tiny survivors in the wild. They need snow and Bogong Moths to survive, and also support through great conservation work.

Tiny Possum and the Migrating Moths is a lyrical adventure from former zoologist Julie Murphy and beautifully illustrated by Ben Clifford, which is perfect for primary-aged readers.

FEATURES

  • Reveals the relationship between the mountain pygmy-possum and the bogong moth, which is an essential food source.
  • Inspires young readers to tackle the challenges of biodiversity loss, habitat loss and climate change.
  • Written by a former zoologist and zookeeper, and author of almost 20 books published in Australia and internationally.
  • Includes links to further learning and an online citizen-science activity.
  • Links in to Zoos Victoria campaigns to turn off lights so bogong moths can return to alpine region.

"Tiny Possum and the Migrating Moths is literally a work of art. A flood of information is available simply from the book and its additions at the end. Julie Murphy has ensured a clear and comprehensive overview of this little known animal. Highly educational and extremely interesting, children will delight in learning about, and viewing the habits of this precious being." * Kids' Book Review *
"This beautiful book provides an engaging stimulus with so many different possibilities for inquiry-based learning around food webs, natural cycles, and conservation." -- Kristy Tidey * Teaching Science 68(1) *
"Ben Clifford's realistic images of the endangered mountain pygmy-possum and bogong moth are eye-catchingly beautiful. His images are matched by Murphy's lyrical prose." -- Dr Stephanie Owen Reeder * Canberra Times *

ISBN: 9781486314621

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 415g

32 pages