Dot And The Kangaroo
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Moderate stains on boards. Rear hinges cracked with net showing. Otherwise internally sound, 7 illustrations intact.
A beloved classic of Australian children's literature, Dot and the Kangaroo chronicles the adventure of a young girl named Dot who becomes lost in the Australian bush and is taken under the care of a gentle kangaroo. The story presents a rich tapestry of native Australian wildlife, as Dot encounters creatures such as the platypus, the kookaburra, and the wallaby, each offering their own perspective on the world they share with humans. Written with warmth and quiet moral conviction, the narrative argues passionately for kindness toward animals and the preservation of Australia's unique natural environment. Ethel C. Pedley's tale is both a tender adventure story and an early work of environmental advocacy, illustrating the wonder of the bush through the innocent eyes of a child. First published in 1899, it remains a foundational text of Australian literature, cherished for its gentle tone and its enduring message of compassion.
Author: Ethel C. Pedley
Format: Hardback
Published: 1925, Cornstalk Publishing Company
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Moderate stains on boards. Rear hinges cracked with net showing. Otherwise internally sound, 7 illustrations intact.
A beloved classic of Australian children's literature, Dot and the Kangaroo chronicles the adventure of a young girl named Dot who becomes lost in the Australian bush and is taken under the care of a gentle kangaroo. The story presents a rich tapestry of native Australian wildlife, as Dot encounters creatures such as the platypus, the kookaburra, and the wallaby, each offering their own perspective on the world they share with humans. Written with warmth and quiet moral conviction, the narrative argues passionately for kindness toward animals and the preservation of Australia's unique natural environment. Ethel C. Pedley's tale is both a tender adventure story and an early work of environmental advocacy, illustrating the wonder of the bush through the innocent eyes of a child. First published in 1899, it remains a foundational text of Australian literature, cherished for its gentle tone and its enduring message of compassion.