Author(s): Nettie Lodge

Picture Books

Did you know iguanas have three eyes? Or that a wombat's bottom is made of cartilage? Have you heard of a Xerus? What about a Markhor? Can you guess what stinky snack baby Koalas like to eat? Find out the answers to all these questions and more as we learn about 26 animals from A to Z! Some swim, some fly, some swing from tree to tree, but sadly all of them are endangered and they need your help! Tell Tails: An Anthology for Animals is an imaginative collection of poems and illustrations, bringing the animal kingdom to life. It is a tale of the importance of protecting our environment and all its creatures. AUTHOR: Nettie Lodge is an artist and writer. She was born in Nowra, NSW. She obtained a Bachelor of Fine Art at John Curtain University, WA. She did a Post Graduate programme at the Banff Centre of Fine Arts, Canada for which she was awarded a Grant from the West Australian Arts Council. She has exhibited regularly in Sydney since 1985. Her work is represented in public and private collections around the world. She works in Sydney as a freelance illustrator and lecturer at Torrens University. She has recently been selected as a finalist in the Northern Beaches Art Prize, to be announced and exhibited at the Manly Art Gallery and Museum in August 2022. Nettie illustrated The Urban Escapees (written by Susan Ramage) published by Green Olive Press in 2019. She has also illustrated the Kindy Kitchen series of books. SELLING POINTS: . The book is unique in that is features an endangered animal for each letter of the alphabet . There are 26 beautiful and vibrant watercolour illustrations which provide details of each animal, including some interesting facts . The native county of each animal is identified, helping children to understand that there are endangered animals around the world . Each animal and its habitat is described in rhyming verse, making for an interesting and engaging read. The use of rhyming words helps children to predict the pattern of language, helps broaden vocabulary and assist children learning to read