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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.