Platypus
Platypus by Chris Riddell, published by Puffin in 2002, is a charming children’s book that spans 32 pages. In this delightful story, Platypus embarks on a collecting adventure, searching for treasures along the way. His finds include a big rock, an old shoe, and a broken umbrella, but none of these items fulfill his quest until he discovers a curly shell. However, this shell mysteriously keeps disappearing from his special box.
As the narrative unfolds, readers will follow Platypus as he learns about sharing and returning the shell to its rightful owner, a little hermit crab. This engaging tale highlights themes of friendship and the importance of respecting marine life. With its focus on animals and marine life, this edition offers a gentle exploration of nature and the joy of collecting, making it a delightful addition to any young reader’s library.
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Platypus decides it’s the perfect day to go collecting. He finds a big rock, an old shoe and a broken umbrella, but none of these are quite what he’s looking for. Then he finds a curly shell – just right But it keeps going missing from his special box. The ‘thief’ turns out to be a little hermit crab living inside the shell so Platypus takes it back to the sea where it belongs. Luckily there are plenty of unoccupied shells for Platypus to collect – and keep.
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