The Platypus Has Hair but Lays Eggs, and Males Produce Venom!

Name: The Platypus Has Hair but Lays Eggs, and Males Produce Venom!
ISBN: 9798869443397

For the curious child fascinated by nature's oddities, this visual guide explores why the platypus is one of the world's most mysterious and unique creatures.

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About This Book

Reach for this book when your child starts noticing that they do not quite fit into a single box or when they express frustration about being different from their peers. While ostensibly a science guide about the platypus, it serves as a powerful metaphor for the beauty of being a 'mismatch.' It explores the strange biological facts of this creature: a mammal with a duck bill that lays eggs and carries venom. This visual nonfiction title is perfect for elementary aged children who are transitioning from simple picture books to more complex factual reading. Parents will appreciate how it validates the idea that you do not have to be just one thing to be successful or important in nature. It is an excellent choice for building scientific vocabulary while subtly reinforcing themes of self confidence and the value of unique identities.

Curiosity & Wonder Animals Nature & Outdoors Ocean & Marine Life Being Different

What Parents Should Know

Mild PerilMild

Mention of venomous spurs used for defense against predators.

Sensitive Topics

The book is secular and factual. It mentions venom as a biological defense mechanism, which is handled directly but without graphic violence.

Ideal Reader

A 7-year-old 'little professor' who loves trivia and feels a bit like an outsider. It is for the child who enjoys correcting adults with 'actually...' and who finds comfort in the fact that nature allows for exceptions to every rule.