Action-packed illustrations. Eloquent writing and large, easy-to-see pictures make this a perfect read aloud for units on Australia, marsupials, or nonfiction. --School Library Journal A visually arresting portrait of a species. --Publishers Weekly The narrative arc will keep [readers] engaged and perhaps inspire further research. Appealing in subject and presentation, this will be a welcome addition to primary-grade nonfiction collections. --Kirkus Reviews This clearly written book has expressive, sophisticated charcoal-and-digital artwork that is very different from the cartoonlike illustrations in most picture books involving kangaroos. An interesting combination of a matter-of-fact fictional narrative and facts. --Booklist Its prose moves effectively from casual to poetic, and the close time frame keeps things immediate.

The digital and charcoal art is simply stunning --Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books Allows readers to extrapolate from a single animal to the entire species. --Horn Book A lyrical text and stunning illustrations created with charcoal and digital media tell the story of Red Kangaroo. --Literacy Daily The earthy colors and texture-rich landscapes depict the Australian wilderness with an original style that invites understanding and piques curiosity. --School Library Connection.