Dot and the Kangaroo (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781169231603)

Dot and the Kangaroo is a beloved children's book written by Ethel C. Pedley. The story follows a young girl named Dot who gets lost in the Australian bush and is befriended by a kind kangaroo. The kangaroo takes Dot on a magical adventure through the bush, introducing her to a host of native animals, including a kookaburra, a platypus, and a wombat. Along the way, Dot learns about the importance of respecting and protecting nature. The book is beautifully illustrated and has been a classic of Australian children's literature since its publication in 1899.When Dot Awoke, She Did So With A Start Of Fear. Something In Her Sleep Had Seemed To Tell Her That She Was In Danger. At A First Glance She Saw That The Kangaroo Had Left Her, And Coiled Upon Her Body Was A Young Black Snake. Before Dot Could Move, She Heard A Voice From A Tree, Outside The Cave, Say, Very Softly, ""don't Be Afraid! Keep Quite Still.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Ethel C. Pedley
ISBN-10: 1169231608
ISBN-13: 9781169231603
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 88
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.83lbs
Size: 7.01h x 10.00w x 0.25d