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  • Published: 3 March 2003
  • ISBN: 9780140567533
  • Imprint: Picture Puffin
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 32
  • RRP: $19.99

The Waterhole



Discover the Mysteries of The Waterhole

Embark on a captivating journey with internationally celebrated author and illustrator, Graeme Base. Known for turning children’s books into multi-layered experiences.


Down to the secret waterhole the animals all come,
As seasons bring forth drought and flood, they gather there as one.
United in their common need, their numbers swell to ten,
But hidden deep amongst the trees lie ten times that again!

The Waterhole is an ingenious fusion of counting book, puzzle book, storybook and art book – an exhilarating journey of discovery, from the plains of Africa and the Jungles of the Amazon to the woodlands of North America and the deserts of outback Australia. As the seasons bring forth drought and flood, animals unite at the secret waterhole, revealing an extraordinary ecosystem hidden deep within the trees.

What Your Child Will Learn:


The Waterhole is not just an enchanting tale; it's an immersive learning experience. Your child will gain:

*Numerical Literacy: A fun introduction to counting and numbers.
*Cognitive Skills: Solving puzzles and connecting the dots in an intricate ecosystem.
*Geographical Awareness: Discover diverse habitats from around the world.
*Understanding of Nature: Learn about the interconnectedness of life and seasonal changes.
*Aesthetic Appreciation: Develop an eye for intricate art and storytelling.

Join Graeme Base on this exhilarating expedition, filled with artful complexity and thoughtful themes that speak to the significance of unity and ecological balance in our world.

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  • Published: 3 March 2003
  • ISBN: 9780140567533
  • Imprint: Picture Puffin
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 32
  • RRP: $19.99

About the author

Graeme Base

Graeme Base is one of the world’s leading creators of picture books. Animalia received international acclaim when it was first published in 1986 and has achieved classic status with worldwide sales of over three million copies.

Graeme Base is one of the world’s leading creators of picture books. Animalia received international acclaim when it was first published in 1986 and has achieved classic status with worldwide sales of over three million copies.

Other favourites by Graeme Base include The Eleventh Hour, The Waterhole, Jungle Drums, Uno’s Garden, Enigma, The Legend of the Golden Snail, The Jewel Fish of Karnak, Little Elephants, The Last King of Angkor Wat, the Little Bug Books, Eye to Eye, The Amazing Monster Detectoscope, Moonfish and The Tree. Graeme lives in Melbourne, Australia, with his artist wife, Robyn.

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Awards & recognition

REAL Children's Choice Awards

Shortlisted  •  2003  •  Picture Story Books

REAL Children's Choice Awards

Shortlisted  •  2004  •  Picture Story Books

REAL Children's Choice Awards

Shortlisted  •  2005  •  Picture Story Books