Tiny Possum and the Migrating Moths
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The mountain pygmy-possum is small in size but huge in appeal! Once thought to be extinct, there are now around 2500 of these tiny survivors in the wild. They need snow and bogong moths to survive, and also the support of great conservation work.
Recommended for ages 6 to 9.
Teacher Notes and a LitLinks article by the author Julie Murphy are included under the Resources section on this website page.
Features:
- Reveals the relationship between the mountain pygmy-possum and the bogong moth, which is an essential food source.
- Inspires young readers to tackle the challenges of biodiversity loss, habitat loss and climate change.
- Written by a former zoologist and zookeeper, and author of almost 20 books published in Australia and internationally.
- Includes links to further learning and an online citizen-science activity.
- Links into Zoos Victoria campaigns to turn off lights to help bogong moths return to alpine region.
Julie Murphy
Julie Murphy is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of young adult and middle grade novels, including Dumplin’ (now a Netflix original film starring Jennifer Aniston). She is also the author of Disney’s reimagining of Cinderella: If the Shoe Fits. Her books have been translated into more than fifteen languages.
She lives in North Texas with her husband, who loves her; her dog, who adores her; and her cats, who tolerate her.
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