Dabu grows up : the tale of a dugong / Selena Solomon ; illustrated by Dennis Nona
- Bib ID:
- 2525112
- Format:
- Book
- Author:
- Solomon, Selena, 1962-
- Description:
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- Broome, W.A. : Magabala Books, 2002
- [28] p. : col. ill. ; 24 cm.
- ISBN:
- 1875641580
- Summary:
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"Set in the tropical waters of the Torres Strait, Dabu Grows Up tells what happens to Dabu, a young dugong, after his mother is taken by hunters. Dabu learns about life, respect for the natural world, loneliness and friendship as he explores a tropical reef, finally deciding that to survive he must return to his herd. Dennis Nona's beautiful paintings illustrate the story in a style as spare and striking as bright sunshine"--Cover.
"Set in the tropical waters of the Torres Strait, Dabu Grows Up tells what happens to Dabu, a young dugong, after his mother is taken by hunters. Dabu learns about life, respect of the natural world, loneliness and friendship as he explores a tropical reef, finally deciding that to survive he must return to his herd. Dennis Nona's beautiful paintings illustrate the story in a style as spare and striking as bright sunshine." BOOK JACKET.
- Notes:
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- Sequel to: Dabu the baby dugong.
- Primary school children
- Subject:
- Other authors/contributors:
- Nona, Dennis
- Copyright:
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In Copyright
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- Material type:
- Literary Dramatic Musical
- Published status:
- Published
- Publication date:
- 2002
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