The Platypus of Christmas Creek - The True Story of a Miracle Rescue

The heartwarming true story of a lost-and-found baby platypus, from the bestselling creators of Tippy and Jellybean.


Little Platypus lives with his mother in a beautiful mountain creek.

He loves to tumble and splash in the clear water. 


One summer day, not long after Christmas, Little Platypus decides to go on a big adventure, but he ends up lost and alone, far from home ...


This is the miraculous true story of a little baby platypus rescued and cared for until he was ready to return to his home in the wild at Christmas Creek. 


Also available by bestselling duo Sophie Cunningham and Anil Tortop: 


Tippy and Jellybean - The True Story of a Brave Koala who Saved her Baby from a Bushfire 

Flipper and Finnegan - The True Story of How Tiny Jumpers Saved Little Penguins 

Mango and Hopscotch - The Inspiring Story of a Brave Kangaroo and her Joey Rescued from Floodwaters


This book is perfect for 

- kids who love true stories of amazing animal rescue 

- celebrating a miraculous good news story, and the dedicated work of vets and animal conservationists 

- festive holiday reading