In "A Koala for Katie: An Adoption Story" by Cynthia Jabar, young Katie dreams of having a pet that she can love and care for. When the opportunity arises to adopt a sweet koala, her excitement knows no bounds. As she navigates the challenges and joys of pet ownership, Katie learns valuable lessons about responsibility, compassion, and the importance of caring for animals in their natural habitats. Through heartwarming illustrations and an engaging narrative, the story highlights the special bond between children and animals, while also raising awareness about wildlife conservation and the need to protect endangered species. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Albert Whitman Concepts .

This book has been graded for interest at 3-6 years.

There are 24 pages in this book. This book was published in 1997 by Turtleback Books .

Stuart J. Murphy is a visual learning specialist. A graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design, he has a strong background in design and art direction. He also has extensive experience in the world of educational publishing. Drawing on all these talents, Stuart J. Murphy brings a unique perspective to the MathStart series. In MathStart books, pictures do more than tell stories; they teach math. Stuart J. Murphy and his wife, Nancy, live in Boston. Cynthia Jabar lives on a small island off the coast of Maine where she loves to paint, to kayak, and to illustrate books for children. Other books she's illustrated include The Greatest Gymnast of All by Stuart J. Murphy and Mommies are for Counting Stars by Harriet Ziefert. She doesn't love washing her car or the dishes! Jonathan London is the author of more than 70 books for children. He lives in Northern California.