Nellie Roo, The Orphan Joey

A kangaroo joey loses her mother in a tragic accident and has to adapt to a strange and alien human world before she can reach maturity and find freedom with other kangaroos. This is a children's picture book with large colour photos. It is the true story of an orphaned kangaroo joey. The story engages readers with its rhyming elements and kangaroo theme, which gives it a sense of fun and will captivate the young reader. The inquisitive Nellie-Roo and her foster brother Petrie will engage readers. The language throughout the book is accessible and dynamic.