Over in Australia - (Our World, Our Home) by Marianne Berkes (Paperback)

About the Book

"Most of the animals in Australia are unique-they live ONLY in Australia. From kangaroos to koalas, they are a fascinating bunch. Once again, Marianne Berkes makes learning fun. Kids will hop, slurp, and munch as they imitate and count the animals. Like Over in the Arctic, the cut-paper illustrations will inspire many an art project. Plus Marianne provides tons of ideas for activities and curriculum extensions about Australia, literature, writing, and animals. Teachers and parents, as well as kids, are the winners"--

Book Synopsis

Learning is fun while discovering one of the most beautiful ecosystems in the world! Begin to appreciate the adorable baby animals in and around Australia like wombats that dig, sugar gliders that lap, and bilbies that slurp! Explore the world around you, and inspire a bond with nature through curiosity and wonder!

Parents, teachers and gift givers will find:

• a book filled with baby animals from the Australian habitat.
• educational backmatter about this habitat and the animals that live there.
• a nature book to explore new and beautiful habitats!

The creative art will inspire many projects at home and at school! Kids will explore the Australian habitat and learn about baby animals that live there in this bestselling book for young explorers!