Here Is the Coral Reef
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Using cumulative verse, this picture book introduces children to the sea turtles, moray eels, sponges, parrotfish and
remoras that are all part of the coral reef ecosystem, while giving young readers an understanding of the
interdependency of life in this ecologically diverse environment.
Set in Australia's Great Barrier Reef, this lyrical tale introduces young readers to some of the coral reef's most
striking residents. From the sleek shark to the colorful coral cod to the deceptively beautiful sea anemone, each
creature in this abundant undersea world relies on another for its existence. Beginning with coral, the very element
that defines this ecosystem, Madeleine Dunphy uses a cumulative approach, combining simple yet forceful verse with
repetition to reveal the fragile chain that links each of the animals in this unique environment. Tom Leonard's vibrant
paintings capture this miraculous circle of life.
Other Books in the Series: HERE IS ANTARCTICA, HERE IS THE AFRICAN SAVANNA, HERE IS THE ARCTIC WINTER, HERE IS THE
SOUTHWESTERN DESERT, HERE IS THE TROPICAL RAIN FOREST, and HERE IS THE WETLAND. Free downloadable activities can be
found on the publisher's website.
Madeleine Dunphy
Madeleine Dunphy is an educational consultant who teaches children about endangered environments. Madeleine has
written several books for children, including all of the books in the Here Is the ... series. She lives in Oakland,
California with her husband, Chris, and their daughter, Gwen. For more information about Madeleine, her books, and her
school presentations, visit her website at www.mdunphy.com.
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