Here is the Coral Reef
Here is the Coral Reef by Madeleine Dunphy is an illustrated picture book published by Web of Life Children’s Books on November 7, 2006. This 32-page book introduces children to the vibrant ecosystem of Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, featuring various marine life such as sea turtles, moray eels, and parrotfish. Through cumulative verse, it emphasizes the interdependency of these creatures within their environment, providing young readers with insights into the delicate balance of life in this underwater world.
Readers will find a lyrical narrative that begins with coral, the foundation of the reef ecosystem, and explores how each animal relies on one another for survival. The book combines simple yet impactful language with repetition to engage children while educating them about marine life and environmental conservation. Accompanied by Tom Leonard’s vivid illustrations, this book serves as a visual celebration of the coral reef’s diverse inhabitants and the importance of protecting such ecosystems.
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Using cumulative verse, this picture book introduces children to the sea turtles, moray eels, sponges, parrotfish and remoras that are all part of the coral reef ecosystem, while giving young readers an understanding of the interdependency of life in this ecologically diverse environment.
Set in Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, this lyrical tale introduces young readers to some of the coral reef’s most striking residents. From the sleek shark to the colorful coral cod to the deceptively beautiful sea anemone, each creature in this abundant undersea world relies on another for its existence. Beginning with coral, the very element that defines this ecosystem, Madeleine Dunphy uses a cumulative approach, combining simple yet forceful verse with repetition to reveal the fragile chain that links each of the animals in this unique environment. Tom Leonard’s vibrant paintings capture this miraculous circle of life.
Other Books in the Series: HERE IS ANTARCTICA, HERE IS THE AFRICAN SAVANNA, HERE IS THE ARCTIC WINTER, HERE IS THE SOUTHWESTERN DESERT, HERE IS THE TROPICAL RAIN FOREST, and HERE IS THE WETLAND. Free downloadable activities can be found on the publisher’s website.
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