Children’s / Teenage general interest: Marsupials, platypuses and echidnas
Andersen Press Ltd I Love You, Blue Kangaroo!: 25th Anniversary
Book SynopsisCelebrate 25 years of Blue Kangaroo with this anniversary edition of the original family favourite story! Every night Blue Kangaroo falls fast asleep, cuddled in Lily's arms. But as new toy animals start arriving, Blue Kangaroo worries that there just isn't enough room for him anymore. When he goes missing, it turns out NONE of the other toys mean as much to her as her first and favourite Blue Kangaroo. 'Any family that hasn't yet discovered Blue Kangaroo has a treat in store' TELEGRAPHTrade Review"This original Blue Kangaroo story is still a winner!" * The Good Book Guide *"This original Blue Kangaroo story is still a winner!" * The Good Book Guide *"A tender and touching story" * The Sunday Telegraph *"Blue Kangaroo is a winner." * T.E.S. *"I Love You, Blue Kangaroo is just sublime." * School Librarian *
£7.59
HarperCollins Publishers Happy Birthday Blue Kangaroo
Book SynopsisLily and Blue Kangaroo a friendship forever!It's a double birthday celebration in this heartwarming story featuring Lily and her much-loved toy, Blue Kangaroo, from award-winning, renowned illustrator, Emma Chichester Clark.Lily has decided this year she will have a pink birthday. Pink invitations, pink cake and pink presents. But Blue Kangaroo is not pink! Has Lily forgotten her best friend?Trade ReviewPraise for the Blue Kangaroo series: ‘Irresistible… brimming with ‘Aaah’ factor.’ Bookseller ‘Blue Kangaroo is a winner.’ T. E. S. ‘Warm, funny and beautifully observed. Any family that hasn’t yet discovered Blue Kangaroo has a treat in store.’ Daily Telegraph Blue Kangaroo is rapidly becoming an all-time classic children's character. Books For Keeps Praise for Happy Birthday Blue Kangaroo!: ‘The adventures of these two endearing characters are well known, and the series is deservedly popular … Chichester Clark’s drawings are instantly recognisable and there is always something to chuckle over on each spread.’ Books for Keeps
£7.59
Nosy Crow Ltd Zoe's Rescue Zoo: The Curious Kangaroo
Book SynopsisZoe loves living at her uncle's rescue zoo because there is always something exciting going on. And Zoe has an amazing secret... She can actually TALK to the animals! Bouncer the baby kangaroo is new to the rescue zoo, and she's interested in everything and everyone! But will the little joey's curiosity get her into big trouble...?
£8.20
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Ranger Rick I Wish I Was a Kangaroo I Can Read
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£7.05
Dorling Kindersley Ltd DK Super Readers Level 2 Quokkas
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£6.30
Sandi Hobbs If you see a Kangaroo
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£11.99
Kingfisher In Focus Big Beasts
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£10.44
Hachette Children's Group Healthy Habits Koalas Guide to Sleep
Book SynopsisKoala likes to sleep all day - he knows the sleep will give him the energy he needs to move around at night, when its cool. This book follows the story of a sleepy koala , but it provides lots of advice on sleep for its human readers. Topics include why sleep is important and gives some hints and tips on how to have a good night''s sleep.The Healthy Habits series for children aged 4 plus, features key information about how to stay healthy in mind and body, simply told and brought to life through a relatable animal guide alongside bright and gently humorous illustrations. The books have lots of good advice for human children and a little bit of learning about the animal world, to keep things interesting for young animal lovers.
£12.34
Hachette Children's Group Healthy Habits Koalas Guide to Sleep
Book SynopsisFind out how to sleep well with this cute animal guide!
£8.54
Usborne Publishing Ltd Thats not my koala...
Book SynopsisMeet five adorable koalas in this exciting addition to the much-loved That's not my series. Babies and toddlers will love touching the textured patches as they meet koalas with fuzzy tummies, soft paws and shiny noses. The bright pictures and textures to stroke are designed to help develop sensory and language awareness.
£6.99
Usborne Publishing Ltd Australian Animals Snap
Book SynopsisYoung children can learn gentle lessons of turn-taking, rules and winning and losing while enjoying the delightfully illustrated antipodean wildlife on these snap cards. From kangaroos and koalas to emus, possums and even quokkas, you'll find all the iconic Australian animals here.
£8.32
CSIRO Publishing Tiny Possum and the Migrating Moths
Book SynopsisHigh in the Australian Alps, Possum faces the challenges of finding enough food and shelter to survive the harsh alpine winter. Tiny Possum and the Migrating Moths is a lyrical adventure from former zoologist Julie Murphy and beautifully illustrated by Ben Clifford, which is perfect for primary-aged readers.Trade Review"Tiny Possum and the Migrating Moths is literally a work of art. A flood of information is available simply from the book and its additions at the end. Julie Murphy has ensured a clear and comprehensive overview of this little known animal. Highly educational and extremely interesting, children will delight in learning about, and viewing the habits of this precious being." * Kids' Book Review *"This beautiful book provides an engaging stimulus with so many different possibilities for inquiry-based learning around food webs, natural cycles, and conservation." -- Kristy Tidey * Teaching Science 68(1) *"Ben Clifford's realistic images of the endangered mountain pygmy-possum and bogong moth are eye-catchingly beautiful. His images are matched by Murphy's lyrical prose." -- Dr Stephanie Owen Reeder * Canberra Times *
£18.36
Jump! Incorporated Life Cycle of a Kangaroo
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£8.99
Creative Company,US Baby Kangaroos
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£7.59
Permuted Press Kenny the Koala Comes to the USA
Book SynopsisAn Australian koala called Kenny comes to the United States—and falls in love with the people and the country.From bestselling author and naturalized American citizen Nick Adams comes a picture book based on his own life story. Kenny the Koala Comes to the USA celebrates the American Dream with an uplifting patriotic message that will leave your child realizing that to live in the United States is to win the lottery of life. It captures all the fun, excitement, and pride of being an American! Perfect for reading together with a young child, Kenny the Koala Comes to the USA shows how our country is a symbol of unity, a sign of welcome, and a reminder that—in good times and in bad—everyone in our country is part of one great big family. This charming story will leave your child hopeful, inspired, and knowledgeable about America's uniqueness. Kenny the Koala Comes to the USA: • features beautiful and fun illustrations, • will appeal to children as well as the adults who love America, • is a perfect gift for Fourth of July, Memorial Day, Veteran’s Day, Election Day, or any day you want to share with your child what it means to be an American, • and is great for reading aloud! It’s more than just a story—it’s a vessel of inspiration, education, and imagination.
£15.30
Welbeck Publishing Group Interview with a Kangaroo: and Other Marsupials
Book SynopsisIf you could talk to animals, what would you ask? Get familiar with 10 extraordinary marsupials as they step up to the mic and share their habits, behaviour, likes and dislikes, favourite foods, and more. Each animal has its own story to tell and its own attitude!In this fun and fact-filled book, bite-sized text in a question-and-answer format is paired with colourful and engaging illustrations throughout, perfect for emerging or reluctant readers, or any young animal enthusiast who enjoys a bit of humour!Features ''interviews'' with a kangaroo, koala, Virginia opossum, Tasmanian Devil, numbat, bandicoot, sugar glider, quokka and spotted cuscus. Plus, ideas for how to do your bit to help endangered species.Look out for other titles in the series: Interview with a Tiger and Interview with a Shark!
£9.49
BookLife Publishing The Lives of Marsupials
Book SynopsisFrom the hopping red kangaroo to the burrowing wombat, marsupials are an amazing group of animals. Discover the unique traits that make these animals so special.
£6.93
Flying Eye Books One Day on Our Blue Planet …In the Outback
Book SynopsisIf you love cute baby animals, come spend the day in the Australian outback with this adorable and bouncy kangaroo joey. From Ella Bailey's acclaimed series of beautiful and educational picture books comes another tale of how one young animal friend spends his day. He's only a little kangaroo, but that doesn't stop him being curious and learning all about life in his corner of our big blue planet.Trade ReviewIt's so colourful for toddlers to look and enjoy the wonderful illustrations -- Kid.books.we.love on InstagramReaders will love spending the day with this joyful kangaroo! -- @mrs.brunksreadsalouds on Instagram
£7.59
Priddy Books Koala (Young Zoologist): A First Field Guide to
Book SynopsisHead down under to study koalas in this beautiful non-fiction field guide for kids. You might know that baby koalas spend time in their mother's pouches, but there's so much more to learn about these Australian marsupials! Turn the pages to discover why they spend 15 hours a day asleep, and how scientists use drones to monitor koala populations. Filled with simple science, this book also explains why koalas love to munch eucalyptus leaves, and why they are most certainly not bears! It also looks at the conservation challenges these iconic animals face due to climate change and forest fires.Trade Review"Young readers will learn lots about koalas from zoologist Daniels’ lively, fact-packed, well-organized field guide... A sweet, enjoyable book about an intriguing animal." * Kirkus *Praise for Young Zoologist series"What makes this series stand out is that the illustrations, bite-sized facts, and clear labels make it easy for the youngest of readers to navigate the text and absorb the information there." * Booklist *
£7.59
Flying Eye Books One Day on Our Blue Planet …In the Outback
Book SynopsisIf you love cute baby animals, come spend the day in the Australian outback with this adorable and bouncy kangaroo joey. From Ella Bailey's acclaimed series of beautiful and educational picture books comes another tale of how one young animal friend spends his day. He's only a little kangaroo, but that doesn't stop him being curious and learning all about life in his corner of our big blue planet.Trade ReviewIt's so colourful for toddlers to look and enjoy the wonderful illustrations. -- Kid.books.we.love on InstagramIt will surely engender that feeling of awe and respect for the wildlife that inhabits the vast, remote interior part of Australia. * Review by Red Reading Hub *
£15.62
NQ Publishers Buster the Kangaroo
Book SynopsisHop along with BUSTER THE KANGAROO as he discovers the animals and environment of Australia. When his mother tells him he can't ride in her pouch anymore because she's expecting another baby, Buster runs away. Join him on his epic journey across the outback. Learn all about marsupials and the other unique animals that live in Australia and New Zealand. AGES: 3 plus AUTHOR: Daniela De Luca is a children's book illustrator based in Florence, Italy. Her classic illustration style radiates humour and fun, encouraging young readers to dip in and enjoy. Daniela's books have been translated into more than 20 languages. SELLING POINTS: . A picture book story with background information on how wild animals really live . Deals with themes like the birth of a sibling and environmental issues in a child-friendly way . Gorgeous illustrations to delight pre- and early readers alike . Boosts reading skills . Includes glossary
£7.59
Library for All Why Do Kangaroos Have A Pouch?
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£12.11
