Collard, Sneed B. (2005). Illustrated by Andrew Plant. A platypus probably. Watertown,
MA: Charlesbridge. 32 pages. ISBN-13: 978-1-55091-583-3
Award: Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students, 2006
Grade: 1st, 2nd, 3rd
Credibility of author: The author included a website for the Australian Platypus Conservancy
Summary: This book describes the life of a platypus as it travels down a stream in Australia. It provides interesting information such as how the platypus locates its prey by feeling the electricity from the prey’s body.
Standard/s: Life Science IV: Environment and Ecology
Illustrations: colorful, full-page illustrations done in acrylic gouache on acid-free cartridge paper
Access features: Glossary, inserted information, end notes
Use: Read aloud for grades 1-2 and independent reading for 3rd graders. Third graders could use this book for research on mammals.
Response: The illustrations used lots of soothing blues, greens, and browns that would make for a great read aloud at the end of a tiring school day or bedtime story at home.
The book’s setting is an Australian stream, so as the platypus swims down the stream, it leads you through the book. I loved that it tells a story while at the same time presents you with interesting facts about platypuses. Adults, as well as children, can learn from this book.
Related texts: Platypus!:Step into Reading (Clark)
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