MEET ANNIE & ARCHIE AND ALL THEIR WONDERFUL AUSSIE FRIENDS!
An A-Z of rare, endangered and iconic Australian wildlife, with foreword by Dr Jane Goodall
“This fun-filled and educational A-Z picture book of endangered, rare and iconic Australian species is designed to fascinate children and inspire them to want to learn more about Australia’s unique wildlife… Together we can create a kinder and more compassionate world where head and heart work in harmony and where we respect each other, the animals with whom we share the planet, and the places where they live – and I am sure this book will help us reach that world.” Dr Jane Goodall, DBE
“An Antechinus in the Attic offers up so many names and words to discover and explore, and it is a wonderful springboard into the world of Australia’s native animals, birds, insects, reptiles and flora. It’s as informative and educational as it is witty and fun!” Gary Young, OBE
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About the story...
An exuberant tale about four cousins who visit their Auntie Agnus and Uncle Zac, only to discover the house is overflowing from basement to rafters with an A to Z of Australian wildlife!
An Antechinus in the Attic is written by multi-award-winning radio producer Viarnne Mischon, and illustrated by bestselling children’s illustrator Myke Mollard, with a ‘call to action’ foreword by SBN’s International Patron, Dr Jane Goodall DBE.
Available in soft cover and limited edition numbered and signed hard copy, with a glossary on all 73 species at the back of both editions.
The Story of the Travelling Alphabet
Watch Annie and her friends travel to every continent as story-tellers from all over the world read her story!
Upcoming new e-book edition
The new e-book edition of An Antechinus in the Attic includes a short glossary about every species beneath each page of the story book – a great way for children to learn while enjoying a rollicking bedtime story! There is also a ‘Where’s Annie’ challenge on every page.
Filled with entertaining and vocabulary-building alliteration, from the pen of Viarnne Mischon, and humorous, species correct illustrations of over 70 endangered, rare and iconic Australian wildlife by illustrator Myke Mollard, the e-book edition of An Antechinus in the Attic is sure to be a family favourite to take with you anywhere!
Due for release on International Endangered Species Day – 16th May, 2025
Watch this space – link to buy e-book coming soon…
Teacher's Activity Guide
For any teachers or schools purchasing An Antechinus in the Attic for their classrooms or libraries, there is a bonus of a FREE teacher’s guide with extensive Australian curriculum linked enrichment activities for ages 5-12 years – ideal for primary level and home schooling.
Covering all main curriculum subjects including: English, Science, Health, Mathematics, HASS and The Arts. The Teacher’s Activity Guide is packed with 15 pages of engaging activities to deepen students’ understanding of Australia’s unique wildlife, and the crucial role of biodiversity in creating a sustainable future.
For more information about the Teacher’s Activity Guide please email the team via orders AT sbnpublishing.org