Follow Widi’s adventure to find out where he belongs, starting from the Galapagos Islands all the way to Antarctica. Meet all of Widi’s penguin friends that he encounters on his way and discover the challenges they have to face to survive. Packled with fascinating penguin facts, Widi Finds His Waddle also connects readers to an interactive website where you can explore all 18 penguin species and follow Widi’s journey online. Learn, explore and discover how you can help protect these amazing creatures and their habitats!
Author:
Tracey Hinton has a PhD in Molecular Virology but has always had a love of nature and wildlife. She spends her time volunteering with several local Geelong environmental organisations and has travelled the world to expand her knowledge and experiences in the amazing natural world. She has worked with green and hawksbill turtles in Papau New Guinea. Studied the animal and bird populations in Costa Rica, Madagascar and South Africa. She has also worked at the Felidae Centre in South Africa caring for rescued cheetahs, lions and other African wildlife. Having had wonderful encounters with penguins in Antarctica and Australia Tracey was inspired to write a fun and educational book, hopefully inspiring more people about the wonderful world of wildlife and to take a more active interest in the environment around them.
Illustrator:
Growing up on the coast with the sound of waves and seabirds as her backdrop, Nandina Vines has been creating stories and pictures for as long as she can remember. She wrote, illustrated and compiled her very first children’s book at just nine years old, sparking a lifelong passion for storytelling through art. Now living in the beautiful rural Hunter Valley, she draws inspiration from the bush, wildlife, and peaceful rhythms of nature. Her love of animals and the outdoors shines through in every joyful, whimsical illustration she creates.
* Widi Finds His Waddle follows the story Widi, a brave foster penguin chick who sets out to find his real family. Along his long journey, Widi meets other penguins facing challenges in a changing world. The beautifully illustrated tale celebrates what it means to be different, finding belonging and the importance of community. Using fun facts and vibrant illustrations, it makes learning about wildlife engaging and accessible for young children.
* Perfect for children aged 4-9, parents, educators and environementally conscious families.
* What makes the book unique is its blend of storytelling and environmental awareness that helps children understand real-world issues through an engaging adventure.
* Includes fun facts about penguins and a link to an interactive website where readers can explore and follow Widi’s journey online.
* Fun, vibrant and expressive illustrations that bring Widi’s world to life.
Publicity:
* Planned book promotion in environmental and community groups, schools and wildlife education programs.
* Cross-promotion through social media, local bookshops and family-focused events.
* Potential tie-ins with wildlife organisations and penguin conservation programs.
