How Mother Kangaroo Got Her Pouchfollows Mother Bunda and her spirited joey, Baabay, as they adventure across the vast Australian landscape where they meet Wambad, the wise old wombat. When Mother Kangaroos bravery and quick thinking save Baabay and Wambad from hunters, Wambad repays their kindness with an unexpected gift that will change their lives forever.

A combination of First Nations storytelling and exciting adventure tale,How Mother Kangaroo Got Her Pouchis the second in a series of five picture books, inspired by the Museum’s immersive play and learn space for children the Tim and Gina Fairfax Discovery Centre.

Age range 0 to 6

Author: Rebecca Beetson
Illustrator: Paul Lalo
ISBN: 9781921953507
Type: Hardcover
Pages: 32
Dimensions: 280x225mm
Publisher: National Museum of Australia
Published Date: June 2024