Publisher's Synopsis
Dot and the Kangaroo is a classic Australian children's book written by Ethel C. Pedley. The story follows a young girl named Dot who gets lost in the Australian bush and is helped by a kind and friendly kangaroo. Along the way, she meets a variety of other animals and learns about the natural world around her. The book is filled with adventure, heartwarming moments, and educational facts about Australian wildlife. It has been beloved by generations of children since it was first published in 1899 and remains a treasured classic of Australian literature.When Dot Awoke, She Did So With A Start Of Fear. Something In Her Sleep Had Seemed To Tell Her That She Was In Danger. At A First Glance She Saw That The Kangaroo Had Left Her, And Coiled Upon Her Body Was A Young Black Snake. Before Dot Could Move, She Heard A Voice From A Tree, Outside The Cave, Say, Very Softly, ""don't Be Afraid! Keep Quite Still.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
