Sydney and the Sea Monster

Long ago, sealers hunted in the cold southern oceans with harpoons and clubs. Sydney the penguin, who was an inventor, lived at a safe beach - safe, that is, until a monstrous shadow drifted out of the mist, bristling with harpoons and cudgels. With his friend, Bill the whale, Sydney devised a cunning invention to frighten away the dangerous intruders and make the beach safe once again. ABOUT THE AUTHOR/ILLUSTRATOR David Elliot is an award-winning author and illustrator. His books include Dragon Tangle and Arthur's Star. He lives in Dunedin, New Zealand. SELLING POINTS * Enormous 'cute' appeal. In same league as the popular and successful Ducky's Nest. It is lavishly illustrated and stunningly presented. * This is a much-loved subject matter. Children have long had an interest in whales, penguins - anything to do with the colder regions of the world and its unusual animal life. A topical and heart-warming story at the same time. * Raises poignant and educational topics of discussion - whalers, protection of the world's species, the power of wisdom over brute force, friendship. * Ideal for the gift market - Sydney is simply gorgeous!! * Sydney and the Sea Monster was a finalist in the New Zealand Post Children's Book Awards. * Paperback released at same time as the sequel, Sydney and the Whalebird (hardback)