Rakali of the Riverbank

By Stephanie Owen Reeder

As the sun sets, Rakali prepares to patrol the riverbank. He is on a mission to fill his belly, protect his pups and keep his home safe. But he must face feral foxes, disease-carrying black rats and toxic cane toads. Will he make it safely back to his burrow before the sun rises?

Rakali of the Riverbank is an engaging look at a night in the life of an Australian native water rat, and the challenges that these unique and charming creatures face.

Reading level varies from child to child, but we recommend this book for ages 5 to 9.

Features:
Explores the night-time activities of the rakali - one of only two amphibious mammals in Australia.Highlights the threats rakali face each day from feral and introduced species, humanmade fish traps, urbanization and climate change.Shares facts about the rakali, including tips on how to identify and help protect them.Encourages conservation of our aquatic habitats and the native creatures that call them home.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1486317545
• ISBN13: 9781486317547
• Release Date: January 2026
• Publisher: CSIRO Publishing
• Length: 32 Pages
• Grade Range: Kindergarten to Grade 4