Dingo

Nature Storybooks

by Claire Saxby, Tannya Harricks (Illustrator)

The night is young and there is hunting to be done. An exciting new addition to the narrative non-fiction series Nature Storybooks, about dingoes.

Can you see her? There – deep in the stretching shadows – a dingo. Her pointed ears twitch. Her tawny eyes flash in the low-slung sun. Dingo listens. Dusk is a busy time. Dusk is the time for hunting. This lyrical non-fiction picture book is written by award-winning author Claire Saxby and stunningly illustrated by fine artist Tannya Harricks.

Set amid the Alpine forests of Victoria, the landscapes, mountains, and forests in Dingo are just as real and vibrant as the dingo characters themselves.
Full of fun and interesting facts about dingoes – perfect for nature lovers and budding wildlife scientists.
The family dynamic of the dingo pack helps readers connect with this elusive canine.

Genres: Picture Books, Nonfiction, Animals, Australia, Childrens, Dogs, Science

32 pages, Hardcover

First published April 1, 2018

About the author

An Australian writer of fiction, non fiction and poetry for children

Reviews

[Julie · Rating 5 out of 5]

My review for this book is now on the CBCA's Reading Time web site, readingtime.com.au

[Pat · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautifully illustrated, this is a fascinating book which rewards an second examination.

[Rena Sherwood]

DNF page 8.

The artwork hurt my eyes. I do have vision problems, so the severe brushstokes in the brightly colored illustrations (not seen so much in the cover) create a sharp, jagged effect, which can trigger a headache.

However, this was just my experience. Other people clearly enjoyed the book in a pain-free manner.

[Clare Snow · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love dingoes. I love this book. The artwork is divine.

[Katie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Tannya Harricks your paintings are delightful!

[Emkoshka · Rating 4 out of 5]

Along with Emu, this is my favourite of the 'Nature Storybooks' series (so far!). Tannya Harricks's broad brush strokes seemed a bit messy at first, but I soon came to appreciate their perfection in capturing the imperfection of gum trees and the soft shapes of dingo pups. The full-page illustration of an adult dingo at repose on pages 3-4 was incredible, flawlessly capturing the internal life of an intelligent animal; I couldn't tear myself away from the dingo's soulful, contemplative eyes!

[Alicia Smith · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5 stars. Beautiful picture book, beautifully written. I love how it’s got both poetic story language features and then another section that is informational text. This book will be so useful for teaching, but first it was just enjoyable for me. Was good to get a closer look at the dingos before heading back to Fraser Island / K’gari!

[Edward Sullivan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Poetic narrative, good information, and great oil paint illustrations.

[AD · Rating 4 out of 5]

A beautiful book about dingoes, illustrated with oil paintings and using dual text to tell both a narrative story and informative facts.

[Amanda · Rating 3 out of 5]

3 1/2 stars

Bumping it down a 1/2 star because the art style wasn't my personal favorite. Loved everything else

[Kelly · Rating 2 out of 5]

This is part story of a dingo family, and part facts about the dingo. The story didn't capture my attention, and I didn't like the style of illustrations. Just a personal preference.

[Lisa Denford]

Simple language for very young readers and some informational info for slightly older kids. Note: one section at the end proposes an ‘old earth’ view.

[Randi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Super cute, great art, and sprinkled with facts alongside the story.

[AGMaynard · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful painted illustrations by Tannya Harricks ably accompany fairly spare picture book that includes small fact paragraphs.

[Stacie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Dingo! They do more than eat your baby!! Find out about the everyday and every night lives of dingos in this gorgeously painted children’s book.

[Pinky · Rating 4 out of 5]

Dingo works hard to survive and grab a bite to eat.