Crunch! A fuzzy gray face chews a tough eucalyptus leaf high in a tree. Then it yawns, curls into a ball, and falls asleep. It's a koala, and it just started its 22-hour nap.

Most kids think koalas are bears. They're not! Koalas are marsupials, which means mothers carry their babies in pouches, just like kangaroos.

"The Nature Kid's Guide to Koalas" is written for curious kids ages 7-12 who want to learn about these sleepy, tree-hugging animals. Why do koalas smell like cough drops? How does a jellybean-sized baby find its way into its mother's pouch? What does a koala's bellow actually sound like? Your child will uncover the answers and want to share them at dinner.

The short sentences and simple words make this a great fit for Level 2 readers, while the surprising facts keep even older kids hooked. Fun facts and "Did You Know?" callouts add extra surprises on every spread.

A book for kids who love cuddly animals, Australia, and creatures that do things their own way.

Koalas have two thumbs on each paw. They have fingerprints that look almost exactly like human fingerprints. They sleep so deeply they sometimes fall out of trees and keep snoozing on the ground. Every page shows your child an animal that proves you don't have to move fast to be fascinating.

Fluffy, sleepy, and full of surprises. Your child is about to meet Australia's most lovable tree-dweller.

Thousands of young readers have explored the Nature Kids Guide series. Your child's next favorite animal is waiting.