This book is packed with fascinating facts about the ever-popular subject of what is arguably Australia’s favourite marsupial – the Koala. Among the cutest of all animals, the Koala is loved by people everywhere and is an iconic symbol of the Australian bush. Did you know? • Koalas have many amazing adaptations to help them to live in eucalyptus trees. • They are related to kangaroos – the babies are called joeys and grow up in their mum’s pouch. • Koalas grunt and bellow loudly to proclaim their territory. • Each spread covers a different aspect of Koala life, from ‘Family life’ and ‘What’s for dinner?’ to ‘Territory matters’ and ‘Conserving Koalas’. Bite-sized chunks of interesting information coupled with stunning photographs combine to make this an engaging and entertaining introduction to the subject that’s bound to capture the imagination of any reader.
