Rhonda Ooi is an author and primary school teacher with a Master of Gifted Education. She lives in Melbourne and when she’s not working out how to fit more picture books on her bookshelf, she is imagining stories, inspired by the children in her life. Mel Corrigan is an illustrator with an architect-trained eye for detail. She is passionate about capturing the playfulness and imagination of children. Mel, also from Melbourne, finds inspiration in the little things — the everyday joys and interactions that colour our days.
Description
He can hum like a cricket and tell you all about Tasmanian devils. But the most important thing Alexander knows is… nocturnal animals are asleep when he is awake. So why would Mummy want him to sleep when the Sun is still high in the sky? This engaging story, with bite-sized asides of fascinating facts, explores the world of Australian nocturnal animals through the eyes of an inquisitive child.