The Way of the Weedy Seadragon

Anne Morgan, Lois Bury

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CSIRO Publishing
01 February 2021

Picture books; Kids Australian

ABBEY'S BOOKSELLER PICK ----- Another splendid narrative non-fiction book from CSIRO publishing! This tells the story of the Weedy Seadragon, a fish found along Australia's southern coastline. A poor swimmer but a beautiful dancer, a master of camouflage and inhabitant of kelp forests, a creature where the male broods the eggs - in short, a fascinating animal! Gorgeous illustrations capture the watery world and gracefulness of the dragons. More facts at the back of the book, including simple actions to protect these species - and a good glossary as well. Highly recommended for primary school readers! Lindy Jones

Age range 6 to 9

Can you imagine a strange and colourful 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 underwater 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.

Written by Anne Morgan, and beautifully illustrated by Lois Bury, The Way of the Weedy Seadragon invites you to dive into the astonishing lives of one of the world's most curious sea creatures.

By: Anne Morgan
Illustrated by: Lois Bury
Imprint: CSIRO Publishing
Country of Publication: Australia
Dimensions: Height: 250mm, Width: 250mm, Spine: 8mm
Weight: 425g
ISBN: 9781486313952
ISBN 10: 1486313957
Pages: 32
Publication Date: 01 February 2021
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Anne Morgan has a PhD in writing and is the author of a number of children's books and a volume of poetry. Anne trained as a Biology, Drama and English teacher, and has taught in Tasmania, the Northern Territory and China. She has also worked at the Australian Antarctic Division and at the former National Oceans Office in Hobart. These days she has an adventure a day (real or imagined) at Adventure Bay, Bruny Island. 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.

Reviews for The Way of the Weedy Seadragon

The Way of the Weedy Seadragon is a stunning book that provides readers with a glimpse of the underwater world and the incredible lives of the mysterious and colourful weedy seadragons. -- Kristy Tidey * Teaching Science 68(1) * The Way of the Weedy Seadragon explores the natural world through a winning combination of carefully chosen, informative text and beautiful illustrations. -- Sarah Steed * Kids' Book Review * Alongside Bury's delicate illustrations, Anne Morgan has crafted a text as graceful as the dragons' dance. -- Barbara Braxton * The Bottom Shelf *