Jimmy the Joey: The True Story of an Amazing Koala Rescue by Rose, Deborah Lee

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...
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Author: Deborah Lee Rose
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Language: English
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Jimmy the Joey: The True Story of an Amazing Koala Rescue by Rose, Deborah Lee

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

BD$25.59

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

BD$25.59
Author: Deborah Lee Rose
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
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.

Author: Deborah Lee Rose
Publisher: National Geographic Kids
Published: 07/09/2013
Pages: 32
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.85lbs
Size: 9.90h x 9.60w x 0.30d
ISBN: 9781426313714
Audience: Ages 4-8

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


Award: Capitol Choices: Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens - Recommended
Award: Garden State Children's Book Awards - Nominee


Review Citation(s):
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

About the Author
Author DEBORAH LEE ROSE is the author of many children's books, including Ocean Babiespublished by National Geographic. Her books are among the New York Public Library's 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing, and have twice won the National Association of Parenting Publications (NAPPA) Gold Award. Deborah is a science writer and editor for the renowned Lawrence Hall of Science at UC Berkeley. She helped create and blogs for www.howtosmile.org, an award-winning science education/STEM activity site. She is an engaging and experienced speaker for professional conferences and schools on the art and work of writing and the power of words. Author/Photographer SUSAN KELLY is an award winning video journalist, whose multi-award-winning documentary film Koala Hospital inspired the book about Jimmy the Joey's life story. The film presents the poignant and surprising life of koalas set at the world's first hospital dedicated to koalas. More information about the book and the film is available at www.koalahospital.com


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