Reviews for Dugong Magic:

‘Gifted and word perfect, Deborah Kelly’s passion for marine biology shines in her work. She uses story-telling as a conduit for strong messages about the responsibility we all have, regardless of age, to respect and protect all living things wherever they are found.’

Kids’ Book Review

‘ A very sensitively written book that provides gorgeous images with a message about ecology, the environment and optimism.. there is a handy page of Dugong Facts to assist you answering those never ending why questions, eg where they live, what does the name mean, how do they communicate? etc A great teaching resource and an environmental call for action.

Reading, Writing and Riesling

‘A timely look at the animal and its habits and vulnerability should shake the sentiments of young readers to help them become more aware of how we have had an impact on the lives of these majestic animals who live as long as we do… the last four double pages offer solutions that will delight the readers, upset by the dugong’s plight. This will engage the children in real solutions after reading the story preceding it, and all is followed by a page of information about the dugong, aimed at giving the reader the information they need to better understand the plight of the dugong, half of the world’s population of which live in Australian waters.’

Read Plus

‘A beautiful story of the magic and fragility of the life of a dugong. The book doesn’t leave the reader feeling that all is lost but instead shows us how we can change our ways so that the magic of dugongs might live on. An engaging story with beautiful illustrations for all ages.’

The West Australian

‘This gorgeous book is perfect for both children and their parents and I loved being swept along by it.’

[ONLINE] What Lucie’s Reading

‘Dugong Magic is a poetic and magical picture book with a strong message of conservation and ecology that encourages readers to appreciate the wonder of these remarkable marine creatures at great risk of extinction. Full of fascinating information about the history and lives of dugongs, this is also an exquisitely written and illustrated story bound to captivate young children.’

Sydney Writers Festival

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