Publication Date: 1 July 2023
32 page picture book, softcover
For ages: 5–11
Category: Fiction, with lots of facts
Size: 210 x 290mm
ISBN: 978-0-6456021-0-4
Publisher: Michele Gierck
RRP: $19.99
Library Orders: ALS or James Bennett
School Orders: Vipa Books
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Gladys and Stripey:
Two little fish on one
BIG adventure
Written by Michele Gierck
Illustrated by Marina Zlatanova
Being the smallest fish in the stream is not easy. For Gladys and Stripey, it gets even harder when, after a night of heavy rain, fast flowing water sweeps them out of their home habitat. What can they do? Will they make it back home?
This (almost) true story is based on an Australian nationally threatened fish species called Galaxiella pusilla. Told in rhyme, with accompanying scientific notes, young and not-so-young readers will discover lots about waterways, a special fish species and its habitat, as well as how tough life can be for two little fish.
NOTES FOR EDUCATORSPRAISE FOR Gladys and Stripey
“Gladys and Stripey is a truly wonderful book.”
–Mark Lintermans, Associate Professor of Freshwater Fisheries Ecology
“I think the story is fantastic! Educational, informative and an enjoyable read.”
–Shane Giese, STEM Teacher, Deputy Principal
“I loved the storyline, the rhythmic text, rich language choices and flow of the story.”
–Anne Lazzaro, Learning and Teaching Co‑ordinator, Deputy Principal
About the author
A freelance writer, environmental educator, speaker, and author of several books, Michele is curious and creative. She delights in nature, learning and storytelling, and was so captivated by the work of a freshwater fish scientist that she was inspired to write Gladys and Stripey, a work for which she was awarded an environment grant.