Watch Out, Snail!

Hardback

Main Details

Title Watch Out, Snail!
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Gay Hay
Illustrated by Margaret Tolland
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:40
Dimensions(mm): Height 246,Width 267
ISBN/Barcode 9781760360320
ClassificationsDewey:823.92
Audience
Preschool (0-5)
Illustrations Full colour interior

Publishing Details

Publisher Starfish Bay Publishing Pty Ltd
Imprint Starfish Bay Children's Books
Publication Date 3 July 2017
Publication Country Australia

Description

Age range 4 + This gorgeously illustrated picture book showcases the beautiful native Powelliphanta snail on its perilous nighttime hunt. It explores the forest during the night while facing dangers along the way. A little-known New Zealand creature, the Powelliphanta is not at all like your average garden snail. It is huge, handsome, and carnivorous! This story teaches children about the circle of life within nature. With great illustrations and creative, short and descriptive language, this book will appeal to both children and adults.

Author Biography

Gay Hay is a New Zealand environmental enthusiast and primary school teacher, who volunteers for Nga Uruora Trust as the Pukerua Bay school environmental officer. Margaret Tolland is a New Zealand artist and teacher, currently serving as the Education Coordinator at Pataka Museum of Arts and Cultures. She was a finalist in the 2014 New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults.

Reviews

"This is an engaging nonfiction addition for early readers and listeners. The active, alliterative text reads aloud well, and additional notes and illustrations at the end of the book offer more scientific information for those looking to go deeper." --Kirkus Reviews