Platypus

By Chris Riddell

Book Overview

A big rock. Some slimy seaweed. An old shoe. None of these is quite what Platypus wants for his special collection. Then he finds a beautiful curly shell--perfect But the next morning his curly shell is "gone." Where can it be? The star of a brand new series from acclaimed author-illustrator Chris Riddell, the thoughtful, lively, and always curious Platypus is a wonderful companion for every young child.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0152164936
• ISBN13: 9780152164935
• Release Date: May 2002
• Publisher: Houghton Mifflin
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.74 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 9.4" x 9.2"
• Age Range: 3 years and under

Customer Reviews

eh platypus

actually im 17 and i love this book, its fantastic. i just love to walk around and annoy people by saying "eh platypus" boy, it sure annoys a lot of people! eh good enough platypus

What a delightful book!

My children ages 4 & 2 love this book. They find Platypus' reactions and innocence delightful and laugh everytime we read the book (currently 3-4 times a day). My two year old loves this book so much that he "reads" it to himself by retelling the story from looking at the pictures. Another great thing about the book is that it's taught my children about hermit crabs and not to carelessly "collect" objects from nature. I especially love the delightful and child-like illustrations.

Excellent illustrations and FUN story

Don't listen to a negative review of this book! My two kids (4 and 2) love the story and get a huge kick out of watching the hermit crab peeking out of the collecting box, and pulling one over on Platypus. We also get lots of giggles when the crab bites Platypus's foot. This is definitely a book I recommend and don't mind reading over and over. Highly recommended.