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The Way of the Weedy Seadragon
- Publisher
CSIRO Publishing - Published
15th May 2021 - ISBN 9781486313952
- Language English
- Pages 32 pp.
- Size 9" x 9"
- Images color illus throughout
Can you imagine a strange and colorful fish that looks like a dragon? It can’t fly or breathe fire, but it is an excellent dancer!
The weedy seadragon is an amazing fish with a talent for camouflage, weird eating habits, and a unique courtship dance. But its habitat and future are threatened. This enchanting story takes you under the sea to meet this mysterious sea creature, and reveals its weird and wonderful ways.
Do you believe in dragons?
Written by Anne Morgan, and beautifully illustrated by Lois Bury, The Way of the Weedy Seadragon invites you to dive into the astonishing life of one of the world’s most curious sea creatures.
Features:
- Showcases a fascinating species with charming behaviors and interesting physical features such as leaf-like appendages that assist with camouflage
- Includes a glossary and a section explaining more about the weedy seadragon and the environmental threats it faces
- Enchanting illustrations by Lois Bury bring to life the strange and beautiful weedy seadragon and its environment.
Anne Therese Morgan
Dr. Anne Therese Morgan began her working life as a teacher and is now a full-time writer. Her picture book The Way of the Weedy Seadragon was a CBCA Notable Book and shortlisted in the Wilderness Society’s Environment Award for Children’s Literature.
Lois Bury
Lois Bury is an artist based in Tasmania and has illustrated several books for children. She is a founding Director of Bruny Island Foundation for the Arts, bringing visual and performing arts to the Island.