One Potoroo

A Story of Survival

Penny Jaye author Alicia Rogerson illustrator

Format:Hardback

Publisher:CSIRO Publishing

Published:30th Aug '21

Currently unavailable, and unfortunately no date known when it will be back

One Potoroo cover

A conservation tale of the Gilbert's Potoroo – Australia's rarest mammal.

When a bushfire destroys Potoroo's home, he becomes one of the last surviving Gilbert's Potoroos at Two Peoples Bay in Western Australia. Frightened, hurt and alone, Potoroo needs a new home – somewhere safe from predators and with plenty of his favourite food. Luckily, a team of conservationists know where Potoroo can go to be safe.

One Potoroo: A Story of Survival is a beautifully illustrated book about the world's most endangered marsupial, the Gilbert's Potoroo, and the conservation work that has kept this unique Australian alive.

Reading level varies from child to child, but we recommend this book for ages 6–9.

Features:

  • A beautifully illustrated picture book, inspired by real events, about the world's most endangered marsupial, the Gilbert's Potoroo.
  • Features an author's note and factual information about the Gilbert's Potoroo, its history and conservation status.
  • Highlights the importance of proactive conservation efforts and responses to environmental change.

"Penny Jaye and Alicia Rogerson have produced a delightful and beautifully illustrated children's book with a simple story interwoven with accurate information about the world's rarest marsupial, Gilbert's potoroo. Its pages reflect the current knowledge available on this animal and gently expose the greatest immediate threats to its persistence. The positive message that effective conservation efforts are in place to save this species provide the reader with reassurance that the potoroo will survive." -- Dr Tony Friend * Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions WA *
"The striking nature of the illustrations support the emotions of the story. They immerse the reader in the scenery of the West Australian bush, making us feel that we’re right there caught up in the tense predicament of this brave marsupial." -- Sarah Stivens * CBCA Reading Time *

ISBN: 9781486314645

Dimensions: 250mm x 250mm x 8mm

Weight: 415g

32 pages