The sun floats on the waves of a bake-earth day, Big Red and his mob of kangaroos wait for night-time when they can search for food. How the Kangaroos Got Their Tails by Pamela LoftsĪ traditional Dreamtime story shared by George Mung Mung Lirrmiyarri, of the Kija people, to Aboriginal people living in Warmun (Turkey Creek), Western Australia. A wonderful first introduction to Australian animals for toddlers. Picture Books About Kangaroos Kangaroos Hop by Ros MoriartyĪ sweet, cumulative chant featuring Australian animals. Koala Lou loves to hear her mama say, “Koala Lou, I DO love you!” But when life gets busy she misses their special connection and comes up with a plan to win back her mama’s love and hear the special words again. But sometimes change comes along whether we like it or not and, as Kevin discovers, if you step outside your comfort zone and try new things, you might just surprise yourself! Kevin the koala likes to keep things the same. This koala just has to be on top! From the top of the tallest tree to the top of the flagpole outside Parliament House in Canberra, in this fun, rhyming picture book, this koala travels around Australia and tops it all! Koalas are NOT bears, and it is time that everyone knows it! With hysterical text, wacky illustrations and non-fiction facts woven throughout, this koala is out to prove that despite the fur, he’s definitely not a bear.

Koala is sick of being called the wrong thing. A cautionary tale exploring what happens when one little koala decides he wants something else…maybe ice cream?! Picture Books About Koalas Koalas Eat Gum Leaves by Laura Bunting RELATED: Be sure to also check out our list of 50+ of the best Australian picture books by our favourite Australian authors.īest Picture Books About Australian Animalsįor more information about the titles listed below, each is linked to an online bookstore page where you can find reviews and age recommendations for titles you are unfamiliar with (these are affiliate links). Echidnas, koalas and kangaroos, oh my! You’ll find all of these super cool and slightly unusual animals in this list of the best picture books about Australian animals – there’s a platypus, emus and wombats too!

Wombat Divine by Mem Fox