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1 y separately published work icon My Dad Thinks Snakes Are Scary Veronika Ross , Sonia Strong (illustrator), Lindisfarne : Forty South Publishing , 2020 21152036 2020 single work picture book children's

'As a professional snake handler, Veronika Ross has a love for snakes and for educating people on all things snake-related. She understands the fear and misinformation that lead people to make inappropriate and sometimes dangerous decisions around snakes. Veronika created this book to complement community education sessions and give children and adults a shared opportunity to bust the myths surrounding her favourite Tasmanian animals. 

'By using a story from her own childhood, Veronika has created an avenue for children to learn the truth about Tasmanian snakes. Her story is beautifully illustrated by the artwork of Sonia Strong (author/illustrator of Forty South publications, Tazzie the Turbo Chook finds her feet and The Boobook’s Nook) and includes practical information on being safe around snakes.'

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1 y separately published work icon The Boobook's Nook Sonia Strong , Sonia Strong (illustrator), Hobart : Forty South Publishing , 2015 8764657 2015 single work picture book children's

'Encouraged by the success of her first book, 'Tazzie the Turbo Chook Finds Her Feet' Sonia is now very excited to be embarking on her second book, 'The Boobook's Nook.' This time, kids aged 2-8 will be introduced to some of Australia's nocturnal creatures whilst being shown why it's important to feel safe. Like an owl, you'll soon see why there really is no need to be afraid of the dark.' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon Tazzie the Turbo Chook Finds Her Feet Sonia Strong , Sonia Strong (illustrator), Hobart : Forty South Publishing , 2013 6062295 2013 single work picture book children's

'Turbo chooks, the native hens familiar to Tasmanians, have attitude. Why bother with getting a clearance to fly when you can run at 50km an hour or swim strongly if the need arises? Like other Tasmanians, they are social and given to frank, loud conversations.

'In this beautiful children’s book, artist and storyteller Sonia Strong has captured the spirit of the turbo chook in paintings and verse. As well as introducing children to the species, she has woven into the story a conservation message. The villain is a sinister feral cat, a deadly threat to wildlife and particularly to a flightless bird.

'The book has a rich cast of characters: a masked owl, sugar gliders, non-turbo chooks and the Robinson kids. You will have to read the story to your children to to find out how the hero, Tazzie the baby turbo chook, bests the wicked cat. ' (Publisher's blurb)
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