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Perfect for kids who like to write, draw, colour, solve puzzles and learn about animals. 


Discover the amazing animals of Tasmania, the island state of Australia. Inside you will find the world’s smallest possum, the world’s only egg-laying mammals, one of Australia’s rarest birds and the largest carnivorous marsupial in the world! 

You’ll also discover the world’s only animal that does poo in the shape of a cube! This book is bursting with stunning photos, colourful illustrations and fun facts as well as printable activity pages that will keep kids busy for hours. 


The printable activity pages include: puzzles, mazes colouring writing drawing designing dot-to-dot observation comprehension labelling. Keep your kids busy and having fun while they learn.

Children's Books, Middle Grade, Animals, Tasmania, Mammals, Birds, Australian Wildlife

About The Author

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Frances Mackay is a teacher, educational writer and children's book author. 


Born in Tasmania where she began her teaching career, she moved to the UK in 1985 and continued teaching in England until 1997 when she left to set up an educational publishing company. 


After the company was sold in 2007, Frances resumed her writing career, working for a variety of publishers in the UK and Australia and has had over 90 books published. 


Since 2021 Frances has independently published 15 books including picture books, activity books and non-fiction books. She specialises in books for Primary Schools and children from ages 2 to 12.

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