What’s Australian, pocket-sized, and no bigger than a jellybean? A newborn red kangaroo! Readers will follow these marvelous marsupials in this delightful first-person narrative of a young joey and her family. This innovative text introduces readers to key science curriculum concepts such as life cycles, habitats, and adaptations in an engaging, playful way. Vivid illustrations and rich fun facts will entertain as they educate readers. The concluding quiz lets readers try out their reading comprehension skills, and an answer key allows them to track their own progress for an independent learning experience.