Fremly story · Book 6

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Platypus Paddles Her Own Way

A gentle story about being different and proud of it.

  • Ages3–8
  • Pages17
  • FormatPDF

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The story

In a quiet billabong lives a young platypus named Polly. She has a bill like a duck, a tail like a beaver and feet made for paddling. When the ducklings tease her for looking funny, Polly wishes she could look like everyone else. "Your bill and your tail are perfect for you," says Grandma Platypus. "One day you'll see."

The next day, little Dot the duckling drops her shiny pebble to the bottom of the billabong. It's too deep and dark for the ducklings, but not for Polly. With her eyes closed, she sweeps her clever bill across the mud and feels her way to the treasure.

What kids will love

Platypus Paddles Her Own Way is an uplifting read-aloud for children aged 3 to 8. It has calm watercolour illustrations, large easy-to-read text and fascinating real platypus facts woven into the story. It's a gentle way to celebrate being unique.

Themes

  • Being different
  • Being proud of who you are

Inside the book

Pages
17, including 12 illustrated story pages
Ages
3–8
Format
PDF, 8 x 8 inch pages
Plan
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