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Have you ever seen a fish that could do a handstand? The Spotted Handfish has survived since the time of the dinosaurs - until now. Invasive seastars, pollution and climate change mean that this unique Australian is in real trouble - raise your hand if you want to know more!

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"A great and informative book for children that highlights an environmental problem but with a positive approach on how we can change things. The amazing illustrations are colourful and energetic which compliments the story beautifully. A wonderful book!" -- Peita * Maryborough Regional Library Instagram @mblibvic *
"Children of all ages will enjoy this book due to the voice – spoken by the Spotted Handfish, the facts embedded throughout the story about what the Spotted Handfish is and also the story it tells of how the scientists are working to save it." -- Vanessa Ryan-Rendall * Educate.Empower *
"Presented in a way that engages the reader with Handstand’s story entwined and embedded with facts and accompanied by biologically-correct illustrations which have a childlike appeal." -- Barbara Braxton * The Bottom Shelf *

Hold On

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    A Hardback by Gina M. Newton, Rachel Tribout

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      Publisher: CSIRO Publishing
      Publication Date: 01/10/2020
      ISBN13: 9781486311842, 978-1486311842
      ISBN10: 1486311849

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Have you ever seen a fish that could do a handstand? The Spotted Handfish has survived since the time of the dinosaurs - until now. Invasive seastars, pollution and climate change mean that this unique Australian is in real trouble - raise your hand if you want to know more!

      Trade Review
      "A great and informative book for children that highlights an environmental problem but with a positive approach on how we can change things. The amazing illustrations are colourful and energetic which compliments the story beautifully. A wonderful book!" -- Peita * Maryborough Regional Library Instagram @mblibvic *
      "Children of all ages will enjoy this book due to the voice – spoken by the Spotted Handfish, the facts embedded throughout the story about what the Spotted Handfish is and also the story it tells of how the scientists are working to save it." -- Vanessa Ryan-Rendall * Educate.Empower *
      "Presented in a way that engages the reader with Handstand’s story entwined and embedded with facts and accompanied by biologically-correct illustrations which have a childlike appeal." -- Barbara Braxton * The Bottom Shelf *

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