A SPECIAL family event will be held at the Mount Gambier Library next month.
Local author Kylie Tull will host an official launch of her picture book ‘Huxley’s Home’.
The story follows Huxley the hermit crab who spends his days feasting on algae surrounding his ocean reef.
When Huxley realises his shell has become too tight, he sets off on an adventure to find a new home.
However, the adventure is soon hampered by an ocean of litter.
With a passion for reading and as a teacher, Ms Tull remains especially interested in high-quality literature for children.
The idea of the picture book came following Ms Tull reading an article about how hermit crabs had been using rubbish for their home instead of a shell.
Ms Tull said her hope was the book helped demonstrate the harm which could be done to animals as a result of litter and helped people think about how they discard their rubbish.
The book’s illustrations, by Alice Mastropaolo, brings the ocean creatures and settings to life and helps create an engaging read for children of all ages.
Mount Gambier Library manager and community development Georgina Davison said it was an honour to be launching the book due to Ms Tull being a local and the story being “engaging”.
Ms Davison said it was important to celebrate and promote local authors, especially those with a passion about inspiring young readers to create their own stories.
The launch will be held on October 12 from 11am with a book reading followed by an activity for children with the book available for sale and signing on the day.
The book can also be pre-ordered through Collins Bookstore.
