Jimmy the joey : the true story of an amazing koala rescue / by Deborah Lee Rose and Susan Kelly ; photographs by Susan Kelly.
Material type: TextPublisher: Washington, D.C. : National Geographic, [2013]Description: 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations, color maps ; 26 cmContent type:- text
- unmediated
- volume
- 1426313713 (hbk. : alkaline paper)
- 1426313721 (library edition : alkaline paper)
- 9781426313714 (hbk. : alkaline paper)
- 9781426313721 (library edition : alkaline paper)
Item type | Home library | Collection | Call number | Materials specified | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Children's Book | Main Library | Children's NonFiction | 599.2513 R795 | Available | 33111007447358 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
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.
Includes bibliographical references.
Follows the story of an endangered baby koala who is rescued and cared for at Koala Hospital and raised by loving human caregivers among other injured koalas.