Kersplatypus
by Susan K. Mitchell; Illustrated by Sherry Rogers
Published by Sylvan Dell Publishing
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Reviewed by Andrea Sisco
Sylvan Dell Publishing publishes the best in children’s literature. Their books are entertaining, tell a grand story, educate children (and adults) and are oh so appealing to the eye with their fun, quirky, colorful and delightful illustrations.
Kersplatypus is the exciting adventure of a strange little creature that suddenly appears after the big rains in Australia. The animals wonder what ‘he’ is (even the little creature doesn’t know what ‘he’ is). But the animals do know he has fur, a tail, feet and a duck-like bill. With the clues they have, the animals band together to help the little creature discover who he is and where he belongs.
Sometimes good friends, tenacity and spirit go a long, long way in finding the answers to the questions that don’t seem to have answers.
I love Kersplatypus. He’s the cutest little platypus. And I love the cozy, caring feel of the story. The illustrations add tremendously to the flavor of the story and are so beautiful that children and adults will be drawn to them.
I also love that the book contains some fun facts about the platypus–and that there are activities for the children.
This book is also a great gift to give those special little ones in your life. I suspect the kids will wear out the book from use. It’s that good.
Armchair Interviews says: Kersplatypus is a must have!