Thank you for your interest in How the Platypus Became.
I’m always grateful to reviewers, bloggers, educators, librarians and journalists who take the time to read and share children’s books. Reviews play an important role in helping small, independent titles reach the families and classrooms they’re written for.
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If you’re interested in reviewing How the Platypus Became, you’ll find everything you need below.
About the book
How the Platypus Became is a lyrical picture book for children aged 4–8, exploring themes of curiosity, self-acceptance and belonging through the origin story of one of nature’s most unusual animals.
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The story began as a handwritten book I created for my younger sister when I was ten years old, and has since been reimagined as a fully illustrated picture book with artwork by illustrator Ffion Evans.
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How the Platypus Became is available through IngramSpark - ISBN-13 (978-1-0682329-0-9).
This title may be of particular interest to:
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Picture book reviewers and bloggers
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Parents and caregivers of children aged 4–8 (or anyone that loves a good story!)
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Educators and librarians
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Readers interested in social-emotional learning themes
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Animal and nature-focused children’s literature
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Review copies
I’m happy to provide complimentary digital review or physical copies on request to established reviewers.
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If you would like a copy, please get in touch via:
📧 jonathanmtparry@gmail.com
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Please note:
Review copies are provided with no obligation to review or post coverage.
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Thank you for supporting children’s literature and independent authors.
I truly appreciate your time and interest.
