This book will help those, young and older, who have lost track of anything Bluey.
The most important characters come first, that is Bluey and sister Bingo.
What is Mum’s name? Dad’s name? Who are Bluey and Bingo’s friends?
In Bluey's Big World, you can refresh your memory.
The house plan starts at the front door with an intimate look available of the surroundings and contents of each room.
Mum and Dad’s room is revealed.
Sophia and Ollie are best friends and have many things in common. Both love animals. Sophia wants to be a Wildlife Vet like her mum, who works at Taronga Wildlife Hospital. Ollie wants to become a Biologist or Zookeeper. His dad also works at the Zoo.
Two weeks of school holidays begin, and the friends
start their volunteer traineeship. They are given lanyards, but don’t know what
to expect. When told their first task is collecting poo from the animal enclosures,
they are initially shocked.
They are allocated to the koala Mateo, under supervision. Tthey know
all the animals’ names as they spend most of their spare time at the Zoo),
Each day they must collect and count all the koala
faecal. This is the way Mateo’s health is monitored. The poo is then taken to the lion
enclosure.
It’s ‘guess the poo’ time and the friends must
identify which poo has come from which animal. (An illustration shows the
different types of poo).
The two friends are determined to accept and undertake, whatever is expected, for them to become official volunteers.
Sophia and Ollie are dedicated and
enthusiastic. Even with the not-so-pleasant
tasks. They adapt and overcome all difficulties they encounter, as they head in
the direction of their dreams.
The friendship between Sophia and Ollie is built on an easy-going familiarity and light-hearted humour. Animal jokes are scattered through the text.
The story line includes the internal and external workings of the Zoo, the roles of the staff, happenings in the Wildlife Hospital, and the language used when referring to animals and their care.
Snippets of animal behaviour are included, and at the end, through Ollie’s Fun Facts, which are diligently recorded, are statistics regarding the animals released back into the wild.
The setting of this title is the Taronga Western Plains Zoo.
It’s Ollie’s birthday. His parents have organized a special day for him at the Taronga Western Plains Zoo, in Dubbo. All Ollie wants is to have Sophia share the surprise with him, as she hasn’t visited that area since she was very young.
As volunteers at the Sydney Zoo, the children are given access passes. Max, Ollie’s dad, has rented bikes to enable them to explore the Zoo at their ease.
Sophia has ordered something special for her best
friend. But it hasn’t arrived yet. She becomes anxious and distracted.
Throughout the day, she keeps making excuses to
check at the office if the parcel has come.
Will Ollie think Sophia is keeping secrets from
him? This question buzzes through her head.
Sophia’s behavior is irritating Ollie, and she knows it, but can’t risk spoiling things by explaining why to him.
The day passes with them catching up with animals that have been transferred to Western Plains from Sydney.
Will Sophia’s parcel arrive on time?
Because of the character Ollie’s ability to collect
and retain facts, a great deal of overall information surrounding the animals’
lives: their habits, diet, and habitats, flow through his dialogue.
Readers will benefit from the wonderful new words
associated with the animals which will educate and expand their vocabulary.
This series opens a new avenue of interest for children regarding futures in animal care.
Title: Taronga Presents: Poo at the Zoo, Bk1; Party Animals, Bk#2
Author: Kristin Darell
Illustrator: Laura Wood
Publisher: Penguin, $14.99
Publication Date: 3 September 2024
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781761347436; 9781761347443
For ages: 7+
Type: Junior Fiction
But my husband’s job selling software to wineries was remote and we could relocate if we wanted to, and while the kids were little we thought it was probably now or never. So, we sold the house, the car, all our furniture, started the visa application and booked our flights to Palma, Mallorca.
I had been thinking of Mallorca since I lived there 15 years ago. It’s the largest of Spain’s Balearic Islands, it has a mountain range, picturesque historic villages and is surrounded by the clear blue waters of the Mediterranean. It’s beautiful and feels safe along with being full of life.
The lists of vital preparations to be made before setting out to journey though
Wild Australia should be adhered to.
These necessities create an immediate awareness of the environment and our role in its protection, from the first page where it sits in the company of a numbered map of Australia.
Look out for wildlife is a main one.
A gorgeous, sometimes whimsical offering that provides
the seeds of good advice and encourages small people to stand in their power,
it shares ideas and thoughts on useful and fun stuff to know as you’re growing
up!
Poverty and drought has swamped the State to the point where, even the butcher’s meager bone remains taste like a banquet.
Amidst this lack, business at the Coles Book Arcade in Bourke Street, is slowing significantly.
Mr and Mrs Coles with their two eldest children sail off to Sydney.
Due to the slump, they are considering closing the store and opening one in a more viable location to secure the children’s livelihood.
Pearl and Valentine remain to keep shop under the watchful eye of the Manager, Mr Pike.
Pearl decides to use her limited magic to spruce up neglected areas. Removing this financial pressure, she hopes her parents will reconsider the move.
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Did you
know that pandas can do hand-stands?
That some
penguins make their very own poo bombs?
Or that
tigers have spikes on their tongues?
Well now
you do. You’re welcome.
The
world-class wildlife experts at Taronga zoo have captured some of the most
exciting and crazy information for us to laugh at, marvel over and wonder about.
AND they remind us that although this is the current leading-edge science, it
may not always be – so it’s important to remain open and curious about the
world around you.
Four
artists and a designer (who we meet at the back end of the book) have brought
the animals to life visually in the most beautiful ways. The layout, colour,
line, space, movement, flow and vibrance of the information and illustrations
are very special – alive and engaging.
There is so much to love about this book, not least that it’s divided into
segments with easy to read maps - which help us to navigate our way through chapters
organised by habitats that feature land animals, mountain dwellers, sea creatures,
and the like.
Coloured
side tabs indicate where in the book you are, and each page is chock full to
the brim with text boxes, fun facts, vibrant colour or engaging double spreads
with dreamy colour and gorgeous design.
This lush,
friendly book contains much to pore over and marvel at. It’s perfect for
dipping into at leisure, and a wonderful bonus – it also shares the Taronga
Conservation Society’s important work with endangered and critical species.
It will no
doubt adorn coffee tables, perhaps become the centrepiece for family games, and
be a frequent visitor on bedside book piles.
Perfect for Christmas! Or as a gift for any special occasion.
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They had been lying for some time at the bottom of a trunk with the name Spelhorst, engraved on the outside.
There was a king, a wolf, a girl, a boy and an owl puppet.
They waited for their story to begin.
The personification of the puppets allows their voices and opinions
to be heard.
An old sea captain owns the name of Spelhorst.
Totally alone in the world, he spends a lot of time simply gazing out to sea, sharing sounds created by the movement of others around him.