Rakali of the Riverbank

Stephanie Owen Reeder, Rachel Gregg

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CSIRO Publishing
01 July 2025

Wildlife: general interest; Wildlife: mammals; Picture books; Educational: Sciences, general science; Kids Australian

As the sun sets, Rakali prepares to patrol the riverbank. He is on a mission to fill his belly, protect his pups and keep his home safe. But he must face feral foxes, disease-carrying black rats and toxic cane toads. Will he make it safely back to his burrow before the sun rises?

Rakali of the Riverbank is an engaging look at a night in the life of an Australian native water rat, and the challenges that these unique and charming creatures face.

Reading level varies from child to child, but we recommend this book for ages 5 to 9.

By: Stephanie Owen Reeder
Illustrated by: Rachel Gregg
Imprint: CSIRO Publishing
Country of Publication: Australia
Dimensions: Height: 250mm, Width: 250mm, Spine: 7mm
Weight: 396g
ISBN: 9781486317547
ISBN 10: 1486317545
Pages: 32
Publication Date: 01 July 2025
Recommended Age: From 5 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Main story The remarkable rakali Glossary Acknowledgements

Dr Stephanie Owen Reeder is the author of over 20 historical and environmental books for children, including Swifty (CSIRO Publishing, 2022) and Sensational Australian Animals (CSIRO Publishing, 2024). She has won both the CBCA Book of the Year Award and the NSW Premier’s History Award. Rachel Gregg works as an illustrator, photographer, performer and educator on Gundungurra Country. She was awarded the Ian Wilson Memorial Fellowship (May Gibbs Children’s Literature Trust, 2019). Rachel is also a wildlife rescuer, has six animal companions and her nickname is Rat!

Reviews for Rakali of the Riverbank

""Alongside Stephanie’s wonderfully descriptive text are the illustrations from Rachel Gregg, using a highly attractive and appropriate palette of aquas, teals, blues and shades of brown, with realistic artwork that still has that picture book appeal for young readers – and glorious endpapers!"" -- Sue Warren * Just So Stories (blog) *