Roger the Wrasse and the Itchie Fishies

Dr Sue Pillans Aka Dr Suzie Starfish

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Exisle
31 January 2024

Picture books; Animal stories (Children's&YA); Kids Australian

This story draws attention to the importance of biodiversity on the reef and illustrates the special roles and relationships animals have under the sea. Told through the eyes of Roger the wrasse, a small and brightly coloured reef fish who is in charge of a cleaning station on the reef. Roger’s bright colours are almost like a neon sign advertising his ‘cleaning services’ to other sea creatures on the reef.

This is the actual action used by cleaner fish to remove dead skin, parasites and bacteria from the bodies of their ‘clients’. This is a very special relationship as the cleaner fish provide a cleaning service to their ‘clients’ and in return, the cleaners get a full stomach. This is a great example of mutualism in nature where two organisms of different species are in a relationship where both benefit.

Through the art of marine science this story will help children to become aware of the importance of biodiversity on the reef. This real-life nature story also illustrates the benefits of helping each other, an important concept to share with young readers. Education and awareness through storytelling is a powerful way of engaging with children and their readers (eg. teachers, parents, grandparents, family, friends etc) as only through positive storytelling can we hope to change behaviours and encourage children to look after each other and look after and protect the ocean.

Based on the latest marine science the last page of the story explains reef cleaning stations and the concept of mutualism in nature which is explained in terms early readers can understand and teachers can use as part of their classroom discussions and learning activities.

By: Dr Sue Pillans Aka Dr Suzie Starfish
Imprint: Exisle
Country of Publication: Australia
Dimensions: Height: 250mm, Width: 200mm,
ISBN: 9780648652854
ISBN 10: 0648652858
Pages: 32
Publication Date: 31 January 2024
Recommended Age: From 4 to 10 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Dr Sue Pillans has always been drawn to the ocean and as an Aussie marine scientist and visual artist she specialises in creative and visual communications to help “Picture your ideas”. Sue’s devotion for the ocean is also shared by her alter ego, Dr Suzie Starfish, an Australian children’s Authorstrator.

Reviews for Roger the Wrasse and the Itchie Fishies

“Roger the Wrasse and the Itchy Fishes offers an engaging and informative glimpse into the daily life of fish and marine life. With a strong rhyming text, brightly expressive illustrations, and a sweet main character in Roger, this is ideal for readers aged 4–8 -- Books+Publishing