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DOT and the KANGAROO - By ETHEL C. PEDLEY - WITH 19 FULL-PAGE ILLUSTRATIONS By FRANK P. MAHONY
DOT AND THE KANGAROO - BY - ETHEL C. PEDLEY - With 19 Illustrations by Frank P. Mahony
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS
DOT AND THE KANGAROO
CHAPTER I
CHAPTER II
CHAPTER III
CHAPTER IV
CHAPTER V
In this gentle Australian tale a young girl named Dot finds herself alone in the wide, sun‑drenched bush after a sudden mishap. A kind kangaroo discovers her, offering shelter and a safe place to rest while the two begin an unlikely friendship. As they travel together, the kangaroo introduces Dot to the curious creatures that call the outback home, from chatty kookaburras to a wise old platypus, each sharing stories and songs that bring the landscape to life.
The narrative weaves simple, lyrical prose with vivid illustrations that capture the spirit of the Australian wilderness. Through Dot’s eyes readers experience the wonder of discovery, the comfort of unexpected kindness, and the quiet courage needed to find one’s way back. The story’s warm tone and gentle pacing make it a soothing listen for children and a nostalgic journey for listeners of any age.
Language
en
Duration
~3 hours (191K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Jason Isbell, David Garcia and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2006-07-22
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1859–1898
An English-born Australian musician and writer, she is remembered for creating one of Australia's best-loved children's classics, Dot and the Kangaroo. Her work blends adventure, sympathy for animals, and a vivid sense of the bush.
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