When a strange little creature appears out of nowhere after the big rains, Australian animals wonder what in the world he could possibly be! His fur, feet, tail, and duck-like bill remind each animal of something different. But with a “down-under” spirit, they all pitch in to help him discover where he belongs. Kersplatypus is the story of one creature’s journey to find his place in the world and how he sometimes falls flat on the way there. A heart-warming story with an unmistakable Aussie flare, Kersplatypus proves that with a little determination (and some really good friends) you can pick yourself up when you fall and keep on going.
Written by Susan K. Mitchell
Illustrated by Sherry Rogers
“I suspect the kids will wear out the book from use. It’s that good. Armchair Interviews says: Kersplatypus is a must have!” – Andrea Sisco, Armchair Interviews
“As a science-based picture book for kindergarten and first grade, this entertaining book gets five stars from me.” – Patsy Side, Epinions.com
Susan K. Mitchell is a children’s author with many hats in her collection:author, mom, wife, pre-school teacher, and Spanish teacher. Susan loves creating a silly world of words for kids. The idea of Kersplatypus quite literally came from a word she made up when her youngest daughter fell down one day. Surrounded by kids all day, every day, she has no shortage of story ideas. Susan is also the author of two other picture books: The Rainforest Grew All Around and Stone Pizza. She has also written more than fourteen non-fiction chapter books for older readers on topics ranging from entertainment to architecture to animals. Susan, her husband, and two wonderful daughters live outside of Houston with their dog and two crazy cats. To visit her website, click here.
Sherry Rogers spent twelve years as a corporate graphic designer and artist before “leaving it all behind” for the freelance world. In addition to illustrating Kersplatypus, Sherry has illustrated Burro’s Tortillas and If You Were a Parrot for Sylvan Dell and her first book, Counting Little Geckos was published in the summer of 2005. Sherry, her husband and two children live in Northern California.To visit her website, click here.
Science and Math through Literature
