Rufus the Numbat

Hardback

Main Details

Title Rufus the Numbat
Authors and Contributors      By (author) David Miller
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:32
Dimensions(mm): Height 289,Width 217
ISBN/Barcode 9781876462963
ClassificationsDewey:823.914
Audience
Preschool (0-5)

Publishing Details

Publisher Ford Street Publishing Pty Ltd
Imprint Ford Street Publishing Pty Ltd
Publication Date 1 August 2010
Publication Country Australia

Description

Rufus the Numbat walks out of the bush at the front of the book back into the bush at the end of the book. Rufus does not care for things of the town like cappuccinos or cream cake, or for the town and its parade and noise. But on his way Rufus startles a cyclist and later a Chinese Dragon, creating all sorts of mayhem. Reversing the typical roles of humans and animals, David Miller's imaginative tale challenges us to wonder what would happen if animals infringed on the lives of humans. This lively picture book introduces young readers to the fragile relationship between humans and animals, as well as strong themes about respecting animal habitats and behaviours, the effect of humans encroaching on the habitats of our native animals and the place of animals in our ever-expanding built world.

Author Biography

This is David Miller's fourteenth picture book and the fifth that he has written. His books are illustrated with photographs of his dramatic, colourful, 3D paper sculptures.