The inspiration for this novel, I believe, has come from the never-ending interest in our kangaroos and saltwater crocodiles from people near and far. These two appear to attract more interest than most of our other animals. I heard on the radio that there was a need for more childrens books. This story reflects some of my loves: animals, the challenges of life, boiled fruit cake, the outback, and the interaction that can be achieved between animals and humans.

This is the story about a crocodile and a kangaroo who have a very unusual friendship.

In these two books in one (turn it over), a crocodile snaps and gets a meal, and an unwilling kangaroo needs a birthday present before he'll jump.

Following the success of Possum and Wattle, Bronwyn Bancroft has created a companion volume, Kangaroo and Crocodile, a book of Australian animals and landscapes - from eagles to echidnas, geckos to crocodies, from desert animals to creatures of the coral reef.

Describes the physical characteristics, habits, and habitats of crocodiles and kangaroos.

The animals watch in amazement as Crocodile demonstrates how he is the best animal of all. He can climb better than Mountain Goat, he can hop higher than Kangaroo. He can even swing through the trees better that an orangutan. But Donkey knows of something that Crocodile can't do and sets out to prove that donkeys are best after all. Created in consultation with literacy specialist, Prue Goodwin, this edition contains the complete story, re-designed to help support children who are gaining confidence in reading. To visit Hannah Shaw's website click here

Provides an introduction to kangaroos, including their diet, behavior, and life cycle.