The Journey of the Great Waroo (Green Sea Turtle)

Journey of the Great Waroo – Green Sea Turtle 🐢

Who can fail to be moved and delighted by the sight of tiny turtles flapping their flippers as they cross the sand on their way to the ocean? The Journey of the Great Waroo play set lets children experience the incredible journey of the Green Sea Turtle (Waroo), guided by the beautiful design of Michelle Blackman, a Meriam woman from Murray Island with connections to the Torres Strait Islands. 🌊

This captivating educational play set offers a hands-on way for children to learn about the life cycle and migration of the Green Sea Turtle. The set includes a mother turtle, two hatchlings, two hatchlings breaking through their shells, four eggs, and two seagrasses. Every piece fits neatly into the sturdy zippered bag for easy storage and doubles as a display scene, creating a visual story of the turtle’s remarkable life cycle.

Royalties from each sale are paid to Michelle Blackman, ensuring that her story and work continue to be appreciated. With Michelle’s approval, the Journey of the Great Waroo set is handmade by artisans at the Fair Trade producer Artisans’ Effort in Kolkata, India. Roaylties have been paid on this item.

Educational Benefits:

• Teaches the life cycle and migration of the Green Sea Turtle.

• Fosters empathy and respect for wildlife and nature.

• Supports cultural education, giving children insight into Indigenous knowledge and storytelling traditions.

Why It’s Special:

• Authentic Indigenous design by Michelle Blackman.

• Fair Trade made, empowering artisans with ethical work practices.

• Interactive and educational, ideal for both individual and group play.

Dimensions:

• Turtle: 18 cm

• Eggs & Hatchlings: 8 cm

• Playmat: 10 x 40 cm

• Height: 22 cm

• Base Length: 22 cm

This set is perfect for sparking meaningful conversations about wildlife conservation, migration, and Indigenous storytelling. 🌍💚