I dedicate this book to my friend, Jenna.

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Would you ever like to learn more about a very cute and cuddly creature? Well, you found your book!

Where Koalas Live

Koalas live in Australia.

There is only one species of koala. Read to find out where they live.

Koalas spend most of their time in trees.

Fun Fact List

Koalas are found in eucalyptus forests and woodlands. Koalas are also found in coastal islands. Just like humans, koalas live in society, so they need to contact with other koalas. Koala populations only occur if there is suitable habitat available.

Joke: What did the baby koala say when his mom told him he wasn't a bear? (Answer on Page 5.)

A Mom and Her Joeys

When born, a koala is the size of a jellybean.

Answer: He said he had all of the koalafications to be one.

Koalas only have 1 baby at a time.

Koalas love their babies! Read to find out about these adorable

baby koalas.

Immediately after they are born, joeys will go into their mother's pouch.

Fun Fact List

Joeys are born blind with no hair or ears. After about six months, joeys start to see, grow hair, grow ears, and walk or waddle without help. When they're about six months old, joeys venture out into the world. Even though they are starting to get around, joeys will still stay close to their mother.

Joke: What is a koala's favorite drink? (Answer on Page 7.)

What Koalas Eat

Koalas are on a gum leaf diet.

Koalas sleep 22 hours a day because their bodies need a lot of energy to digest the gum leaves. Sleeping will save their energy.

Answer: Coca Koala!

Koalas are herbivores.

Gum leaves are poisonous to lots of other animals.

Fun Fact List

Koala teeth are made to eat gum leaves. An adult koala eats between 200 to 400 grams of leaves everyday. Koalas eat leaves from certain trees and they rest on certain trees. Koalas like to eat leaves from different types of gum trees.