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When the Cassowary Pooped: A Tale of New Guinea
When the Cassowary Pooped, A Tale of New Guinea, is the third of the Calabash Books series about endangered animals within the Pacific Rim. It introduces Cassowary, whose amazing digestive habits help build rainforest habitats in New Guinea, the second largest island in the world.
The Cassowary, cousin to the slightly larger ostrich and New Zealand emu, is a tall flightless bird found in the tropical rainforests of Northeastern Australia and New Guinea. A shy creature, it dines largely on fruits, but sometimes eats frogs, fish, flowers and other small game and insects. Of the three strong claws on its feet the one in the center is very long and sharp and can deliver a cutting blow if the Cassowary is threatened or attacked. Cassowary poop, or scat, filled with seeds from the fruits it eats, is thought to be an important source for rainforest growth.
Interesting facts about the endangered animals of New Guinea may be found at the end of this book. To find out basic facts about the six trees Cassowary seeds in the story, please turn to the back flap.
The Cassowary, cousin to the slightly larger ostrich and New Zealand emu, is a tall flightless bird found in the tropical rainforests of Northeastern Australia and New Guinea. A shy creature, it dines largely on fruits, but sometimes eats frogs, fish, flowers and other small game and insects. Of the three strong claws on its feet the one in the center is very long and sharp and can deliver a cutting blow if the Cassowary is threatened or attacked. Cassowary poop, or scat, filled with seeds from the fruits it eats, is thought to be an important source for rainforest growth.
Interesting facts about the endangered animals of New Guinea may be found at the end of this book. To find out basic facts about the six trees Cassowary seeds in the story, please turn to the back flap.
36 pages, Hardcover
First published September 1, 2009
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March 26, 2016
I read this book to my granddaughter when she was five years old. She was not a talker or a reader (hard to explain but true) but she immediately perked up at this book and memorized it quickly. The illustrations drew her in and she was entranced. I highly recommend this as the book to start any appreciation for the environment that we must teach our children. Children will learn so many things -- colors, plants, animals, science, etc. etc. As a teacher and a grandmother I cannot recommend this more!
August 15, 2012
A fabulous storytime book! There's a rhythm to this book that kids will love. And of course when the poop plops kids will giggle!
August 6, 2021
I love it
April 16, 2023
We’ve gotten this from the library several times. Love the story. I wish we could find a copy to buy.
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