Secrets Of The Saltmarsh
Author : Clare Saxby
Illustrator : Alicia Rogerson
Explore the fascinating world of saltmarsh wetlands in this lyrical and beautiful picture book.
You will find me where land meets sea …
Saltmarshes are full of energy and life. They provide food and shelter for migratory birds as well as microscopic plants and animals. They also protect our coastlines. Most of all, saltmarshes are places of discovery and wonder.
With lyrical text and captivating illustrations, Secrets of the Saltmarsh offers a close-up look at the fascinating world of saltmarsh wetlands.
Reading level varies from child to child, but we recommend this book for ages 5–9.
Publisher : CSIRO Publishing November 2023
Buy in Australia
Reviews
“From the front endpaper featuring just some of the birds that can be found to the final one featuring fingerling fish, the book is a masterpiece of introducing this special, little-known environment.
Written in the first person, each double page spread focus on either one of the elements that is so crucial to the saltmarsh or the creatures that live within it and how they contribute to wellbeing, and, like the inhabitants of the marsh, there is a symbiotic relationship between Saxby’s lyrical text and Rogerson’s illustrations.”
“The illustrations are in beautiful colours reflecting the marine and land environment, along with a double page of life cycles...........
There are not many books on this particular habitat, so this book is a complementary addition to environmental collections.”
“The text by Clare Saxby is excellent, the illustrations are scientific but still incredibly engaging and very, very beautiful. Stuff about seasons, about trees, great, great glossary…. All together a great book for a primary school library.”
