The Purinina (Tasmanian devil) are an endangered species.
They grow in their mother’s pouch.
Pink fleshed, at birth, they are the size of a rice grain.
The mother gives birth to about 30 babies at once but the strongest alone reach the pouch where they suckle from her four teats, therefore surviving.
They are weaned at ten months, prefer dry, dark places, and can run at a speed of 25 klm an hour.
These incredible facts and so many more, are what can be found in this amazing book on an amazing animal.
Their colour, size, lifespan, threats to their survival, habits and sounds, are covered.
Purinina has a stunning cover, divine illustrations, and descriptive text, which educates through the detailed information that is poured onto the pages by the talented Christina Booth.
Striking colour fills each progressive page as we learn the fears experienced by the Tasmanian Devil, and how they fight to survive.
Fantastic Devilish Details are provided at the end in addition to the generous amounts of information the book carries.
Helping The Purinina survive as a species closes the book followed by the Glossary which is always informative and encourages further exploration on the subject.
Title: Purinina
Author/Illustrator: Christina Booth
Publisher: CSIRO, $ 24.99
Publication Date: 1 September 2024
Format: Hardcover
ISBN: 9781486317264
For ages: 5+
Type: Non Fiction Picture Book
