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Description
Koala by Phillips, Dee, is a nonfiction picture book for early readers that introduces the basic life features of the koala. It explains what koalas eat, where they live, and how they grow from a tiny joey to an adult. The book also shows how koalas spend most of their time in trees and describes their daily behaviors such as climbing and sleeping. Simple pictures accompany the text to help children visualize the animal and its environment.
Quick Summary
Did you know a koala can sleep up to 22 hours a day, making it the ultimate champion of naps? The bright, close-up photos and bite-sized facts let young readers discover how koalas eat, climb, and raise their babies without getting bogged down in heavy paragraphs. If your kid loves cute animal books such as "Moo" by David Walker, they'll be delighted to meet a real-life Aussie tree-hugger in this simple, fact-filled guide. Perfect for children ages 5-8 in kindergarten through third grade, this quick read makes a great bedtime story or classroom addition.