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For readers aged 7+
Reviews
The Sapling ~ Snapper – The Real Story is a lyrical and informative picture book about one of New Zealand’s best-loved fish. Aimed at four to seven-year-olds, the text leads the reader through the life stages, habitat and biology of the snapper. Importantly, humans are introduced as a huge threat to snapper, with more detail on human impact in the back section.
The language used to weave in scientific information is delightful, and poetic verse flows in between – although some parts flow more smoothly than others. The authors don’t shy away from using technical terms and for the most part explain them in a kid-friendly way. The illustrations are clear and vibrant, with plenty of other sea creatures and plants highlighting the snapper’s habitat. My five-year-old enjoyed spotting the seahorses, jellyfish and flounder. Read the full review.
Download the teacher’s resources. This book can be used to trigger discussion around our responsibilities and opportunities within an ocean context, fishing regulations and sustainability, habitat destruction and climate change.
About the Kiwi author
Find out more about Northland author Annemarie Florian on her author page.
