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A playful, beautifully illustrated picture book imagining how the world's most extraordinary animal - the platypus- came to be. Long ago, when the world was new, a cat, a fish, a duck and a frog each wished for the gifts the others had. Instead of letting jealousy get the better of them, they came together and set off to the Spark of Life, the place where every living thing began. What they found changed everything. From its shining bill to its webbed feet, a brand-new animal emerged - one that was a little bit of everyone, and entirely itself. How the Platypus Became is a fantastical picture book for children aged 4-8 about curiosity, friendship and finding your place in the world. Perfect for families, classrooms and anyone who has ever wondered how the platypus might have come to be. For anyone who loves animal stories, imaginative adventures, or the magic of being yourself.

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Jonny Parry is a British children's author and communications professional living in Switzerland. His debut picture book, How the Platypus Became, began as a hand-written story for his younger sister when he was just ten years old. Reimagined as a beautifully illustrated book for today's readers, it celebrates self-acceptance, emotional growth, and the joy of being ""a little bit of everything.""Jonny grew up in Devon surrounded by storytellers, adventuring across the moors with his dad and grandfathers. He now splits his time between working with words professionally and using them creatively to inspire a sense of wonder, whimsy, and emotional honesty in children's books.Learn more about Jonny at www.jonnyparry.com

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