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These How the platypus got his shape prompts come with keyword phrases from the story and are the perfect accompaniment to your storytelling lessons.

These How the platypus got his shape prompts come with keywords from the story and are the perfect accompaniment to your storytelling lessons.

We talk to illustrator brothers Simon and James Walmesley about their ideas, inspiration and working together on How the platypus got his shape.

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Author, Anne Faundez has worked with many famous names in children’s literature. She talks to us about her love of books and where it came from.

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Where in the world is our story set? Explore the colourful landscape of Australia then use traditional art techniques to make a map of the area.

Use How the platypus got his shape story to get children creatively engaged with number, algebra, sets and symmetry with some great contextual maths.

Invite each year group or class to prepare a short presentation on an Australia theme and you’ve got a whole week’s worth of assemblies.

Letting children explore the myriad of roles involved in making a film gives them critical insight into just what goes into making their favourite blockbuster.

Get out your clapsticks and shakers and create your own Australia-inspired music in class.

Creating your own weird wildlife with this collaborative ‘Creature consequences’ lesson.