Review by Booklist Review
What's a quokka? A descriptive subtitle might have read, "The Most Adorable Little Animal You've Never Seen." A quokka's mouth naturally turns upward at the corners, creating what humans perceive as a smile. Most quokkas today live on Rottnest Island, off Australia's west coast. Originally, they lived throughout the continent, but after Europeans introduced foxes, the quokkas were unable to survive there. Though considerably smaller than its nearest relatives, the kangaroo and the wallaby, the quokka hops about on its strong back legs and the females have a pouch in front, where their baby, called a joey, lives for its first six months. Quokkas are nocturnal, and they eat mainly plants. In recent years, increasingly strong wildfires have destroyed much of their habitat. Biologists are working to protect quokkas by removing non-native predators and observing the quokkas' movements. This appealing volume is from the Roccos' Meet the Wild Things series, which features other endearing and, sadly, endangered animals from around the world. A simply written, attractively illustrated, and informative introduction to a little-known but utterly charming animal.
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Review by Horn Book Review
A breezy introduction to the species narrated by a quokka (relative of kangaroos and wallabies). Information covered includes diet, behaviors, threats, and habitat. Realistic illustrations and engaging questions will draw readers into the book. Detailed back matter provides more information and discusses why the species is endangered. (c) Copyright 2025. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
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