'To children in Australia, the kangaroo, koala bear and wallaby are familiar. To children of other lands, they hold a fascination. For these children, introduction and reference to the eucalyptusm the wattle and the coolibah trees, and to the emu and the galah should further their delight and curiosity of this faraway place. Genuine effort has been made to present factual information and illustrations.' (From 'A Message to Parents and Teachers', National College of Education, Evanston, Illinois, inside cover)
