Paddy Omelon: The Irish Kangaroo

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Paddy OMelon is the endearing story of a young rainforest kangaroo. Separated from his mother as a young joey, Paddy is found and raised by an Irish family who live in the rainforest and often help orphaned or injured animals. But while Paddy loves his new human family, hes curious to find out what he really is. So, he sets out on a journey into the rainforest where he meets a range of other interesting animals from musky rat-kangaroos to green tree frogs, from ringtail possums to flying-foxes. But all he really wants is to be reunited with his mother and his own kind. Perhaps the cassowary can tell this little red-legged pademelon who he really is and take him safely home

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"A delightful, funny and moving story, touching on our special relationship with nature, told through the life of an endearing little kangaroo. -- Stephen Moss
"A delightful romp through the rainforest with a wallaby . . . but also a story with an important conservation message that will inspire young people to love and protect this precious environment" -- Chris Packman

Author Bio

Julia Coopers passion was for wildlife education and rehabilitation. Sadly, she passed away in 2011, but with the publication of this story her partner Martin Cohen hopes to keep her spirit and message alive. Daryl Dickson is an award-winning wildlife artist and illustrator.