Susan Kelly (6)

Jimmy the Joey tells the story of a baby koala that was rescued after his mother was hit and killed by a car. The story explains how his keepers took care of him and helped him get the skills needed to return the wild once he grew up. The age level for this book is K-3rd grade, but I would put the interest level being closer to third grade than Kindergarten. This would be an excellent choice for an animal report or for a lesson on how people impact animals. There is a section in the book show more with a map of Australia. It shows where Australia is in the world, and where Jimmy was found in Australia. The page also has useful facts about Koalas, such as what they eat, where they live, and that they are marsupials. show less

An injured baby koala is rescued, nursed back to health at the koala hospital, and released back into the wild. Inspiring story and irresistibly adorable photographs.

True story of the rescue of a koala baby and its release back into the wild. Adorable photographs will prove a hit with readers of all ages. Includes map and extensive suggestions for further research.

Through photographs and text, follow the true story of Jimmy, an Australian Koala, as he is rescued from an accident and cared for by the team at the Koala Hospital. Bibliographic references, Map, Notes, Websites, Further information and Associations