The Terrakeet
"Friends are simply strangers we have yet to meet; the endearing beast and a message will encourage readers to learn and engage with new things other than react with dread." - School Library Journal (starred review) Dr Seuss meets The Gruffalo as imaginative language and charming illustrations combine in a tale of meeting the best kind of new friend - the one you least expect! In the shade of the gobi trees on the edge of Pincer Sea, live a family of Finlocks as peaceful as can be. They lomf and fish and fish and eat and hope that they will never meet ... the Frimbulitic Terrakeet ! A story of legend and adventure, remarkable bravery and unexpected friendship.
Author: Jo van der Borgh
Format: Hardback, 32 pages, 257mm x 268mm, 385 g
Published: 2025, Walker Books Australia, Australia
Genre: Picture Books
Interest Age: From 4 to 9 years
"Friends are simply strangers we have yet to meet; the endearing beast and a message will encourage readers to learn and engage with new things other than react with dread." - School Library Journal (starred review) Dr Seuss meets The Gruffalo as imaginative language and charming illustrations combine in a tale of meeting the best kind of new friend - the one you least expect! In the shade of the gobi trees on the edge of Pincer Sea, live a family of Finlocks as peaceful as can be. They lomf and fish and fish and eat and hope that they will never meet ... the Frimbulitic Terrakeet ! A story of legend and adventure, remarkable bravery and unexpected friendship.