Where the Heart Is by Gold, Irma

Where the Heart Is

In 2011, Dindim the Magellanic penguin, washed up on an island beach near Rio de Janeiro. He...
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Author: Irma Gold
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Language: English
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Where the Heart Is by Gold, Irma

Where the Heart Is

CHF 26.11

Where the Heart Is

CHF 26.11
Author: Irma Gold
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
In 2011, Dindim the Magellanic penguin, washed up on an island beach near Rio de Janeiro. He was rescued by a man called Joao, who nursed him back to health, and created a lifelong bond. Since then, Dindim has spent most of every year with Joao, leaving only to travel 8000 miles to the Patagonia coasts of Argentina and Chile. Where the Heart Is was inspired by this extraordinary true story.With beautiful prose and stunning illustrations, Dindim's story will capture the hearts of young readers and adults alike. His journey across the ocean highlights both the little penguin's intrepid nature and the variety of wildlife he meets along the way. From whales to albatross, children will discover the kaleidoscope of life that exists in the ocean.Where the Heart Is also offers a window into discussing big issues with young readers, such as the oil spill that almost killed Dindim, and the effects of climate change on animal habitats. Magellanic penguins are a near threatened species, and it is vitally important to increase our awareness of the dangers faced by these beautiful birds.Poignant, moving, funny and heartfelt, Dindim and Joao's story is a celebration of friendship and nature. It explores the deep bond that can form between humans and animals, and encourages children to think more about the incredible animals who share our world.

Author: Irma Gold
Publisher: Ek Books
Published: 06/22/2021
Pages: 32
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.97lbs
Size: 9.70h x 10.10w x 0.40d
ISBN: 9781925820874
Audience: Ages 4-8

About the Author

Irma Gold is an award-winning author and editor of books for adults and children. She is the author of five picture books and is Ambassador for the ACT Chief Minister's Reading Challenge. She is also the author of a novel, The Breaking, and a short fiction collection, Two Steps Forward. As a freelance editor she works for publishers big and small, and for a decade she was Convener of Editing at the University of Canberra. Irma is Co-host of the Secrets from the Green Room podcast.

Susannah Crispe is a Canberra-based children's book illustrator, inspired by a background in zoology and art history, and a love of beautifully crafted books. She has a Bachelor's degree in Art History from the University of Sydney (2008) and studied Zoology and Wildlife Ecology at the University of New England. Susannah is a largely self-taught artist, and works primarily in watercolour and digital collage. She has been illustrating professionally for four years for a range of clients, producing a large selection of greeting cards, logo designs and wildlife artworks. Susannah is also a stay-at-home-mum, where reading books with the kids forms a huge part of her everyday routine. Cookie is her second book; her first is titled Where the Heart Is (also with EK Books).


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