Jimmy the Joey: The True Story of an Amazing Koala Rescue

Deborah Lee Rose
4.12
241 ratings 51 reviews
This warm and inspirational photographic picture book for ages 4 to 8 is a compelling and uplifting true story, with a sweet message about coping with loss that draws attention to an important and threatened wild animal.   Jimmy is an adorable baby koala whose tender tale is sure to strike at the heartstrings of every animal lover. Readers will marvel at Jimmy's new life at Koala Hospital, being raised by loving human caregivers and interacting with other koalas healing from injury. The book also introduces young readers to the need for conservational awareness: Through Jimmy's life story readers will come to understand the many obstacles koalas and other species face today.
Genres: NonfictionPicture BooksAnimalsAustraliaChildrensNatureSciencePhotographyJuvenileSurvival
32 Pages

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