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

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.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: National Geographic Kids
Published: 07/09/2013
ISBN: 9781426313714
Pages: 32
Weight: 0.85lbs
Size: 9.90h x 9.60w x 0.30d
Award: Capitol Choices: Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens - Recommended
Award: Garden State Children's Book Awards - Nominee

Review Citations: Publishers Weekly 04/22/2013
Kirkus Reviews 06/01/2013
School Library Journal 07/01/2013 pg. 112
Booklist 07/01/2013 pg. 61
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 09/01/2013
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2014 - Recommended, Satisfactory

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 160541 / Jimmy the Joey: The True Story of an Amazing Koala Rescue
Reading Level: 4.2 / Interest Level: Lower Grade / Point Value: 0.5