Gladys and Stripey

gladys and stripey
cover of Gladys and Stripey
“I think the story is fantastic! Educational, informative and an enjoyable read.”
–Shane Giese, STEM Teacher, Deputy Principal
“Gladys and Stripey is a truly wonderful book.”
–Mark Lintermans, Associate Professor of Freshwater Fisheries Ecology
“I loved the storyline, the rhythmic text, rich language choices and flow of the story.”
–Anne Lazzaro, Learning and Teaching Co‑ordinator,
Deputy Principal
“It's a wonderful children's book by local author Michele Gierck... a beautifully written and illustrated book.”
- Warringal Conservation Society

Gladys and Stripey: Two little fish on one BIG adventure, a unique children's picture book, is AVAILABLE NOW. If you prefer to pay by invoice, rather than use PayPal, please contact Michele.

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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, written by Michele Gierck, is based on an Australian 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. Trust and courage are as much themes of this book, as are sustainability, connecting to your local environment, and taking action.

Ideal for primary aged readers.

  • A simple read-aloud, rhyming story for young readers.
  • More advanced ecological/​scientific information for middle-grade readers.
  • Explores habitat, waterways and an endangered Australian native fish.
  • Promotes sustainability and taking action.
  • Ideal for Australian and Victorian primary school curriculums (F-6).
  • Adults enjoy reading this story too.
“I think the story is fantastic! Educational, informative and an enjoyable read.”
–Shane Giese, STEM Teacher, Deputy Principal
“Gladys and Stripey is a truly wonderful book.”
–Mark Lintermans, Associate Professor of Freshwater Fisheries Ecology
“I loved the storyline, the rhythmic text, rich language choices and flow of the story.”
–Anne Lazzaro, Learning and Teaching Co‑ordinator,
Deputy Principal
  • 32 page full-colour children's picture book
  • Category: fiction, with lots of facts
  • Format: softback
  • ISBN: 978-0-6456021-0-4
  • Written by Michele Gierck & illustrated by Marina Zlatanova
  • Inspired by Scientist John, a fish and river expert. (Learn about Scientist John's work with Galaxiella pusilla.)
  • Price: $19.99 plus postage/handling
This book was published with the support of a Banyule City Council Environment Grant. Michele would like to extend her thanks to Banyule City Council, Streamline Research and Warringal Conservation Society.

School Orders: can be made through Vipa Books or by contacting Michele via this website.

Libraries Orders can be made through ALS Library Services, and James Bennett or by contacting Michele via this website. An invoice will then be raised.