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Joey: A Baby Koala and His Mother
It's an exciting morning for Joey the baby koala in this beautifully photographed book from award-winning author Nic Bishop.High above the ground, in the shade of a eucalyptus tree, Joey the baby koala wakes up hungry! Crawling over his sleeping mom, Joey goes exploring... only to find that his mother's arms is where he's supposed to be after all.In this book featuring simple text and stunning photographs of a rare interaction between a koala and her little one, award-winning author-photographer Nic Bishop brings nature to life for the youngest children. Perfect for laptime reading, this visual treat in the style of Bishop's acclaimed Red-Eyed Tree Frog includes fun facts about koalas and their habitat.
Book Details
- Publisher: Scholastic Press
- Publish Date: Sep 1st, 2020
- Pages: 32
- Language: English
- Edition: undefined - undefined
- Dimensions: 8.40in - 10.10in - 0.50in - 0.90lb
- EAN: 9780545206402
- Recommended age: 04-08
- Categories: • Animals - Mammals• Places - Australia & Oceania• Family - General (see also headings under Social Topics)
About the Author
Sibert Medalist Nic Bishop is the author and photographer of many award-winning books for children, including Red-Eyed Tree Frog; Chameleon, Chameleon; Nic Bishop Spiders; and most recently, Nic Bishop Snakes. He has a doctorate in biological sciences and a passionate interest in many of the smaller animals on our planet. Nic lives in New Zealand. Visit him online at nicbishop.com.
Praise for this book
Praise for Nic Bishop: * "A fascinating depth of information." -- The Horn Book, starred review* "Stupendous photographs." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review* "Spectacular fold-out pages." -- School Library Journal, starred review* "A wealth of intriguing facts." -- Booklist, starred review