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In Dot and the Kangaroo, five-year-old Dot becomes lost in the Australian bush. Alone and frightened, Dot is approached by a grey kangaroo, who brings her some berries to eat. Dot eats the berries and suddenly finds that she can talk to animals! She tells the kangaroo that she has lost her way. The kangaroo has lost something too—her joey—but decides to help Dot out. Together, they search for home.

In the heart of the outback, a spirited 5-year-old named Dot finds herself lost after chasing a hare into the woods. Just when hope seems distant, she meets a wise red kangaroo who offers her some magical berries. With each bite, Dot discovers the enchanting ability to understand the language of all animals. As she confides in the kangaroo about her predicament, the kind-hearted creature, mourning the loss of her own joey, bravely decides to help Dot navigate this wild, untamed world. Set against the backdrop of 1884, this tale poignantly critiques the damaging impact of human interference in ...

Lost in the Australian bush, Dot is saved by a kind kangaroo who introduces her to the world of marsupials. A classic story of friendship and nature. Discover hundreds of ad-free audiobooks, soothing sounds for sleep and meditation, and more—unwind and learn at www.adfreebooks.com!