For ages 4 A sweet story about loneliness and our need for friendship. Follow Bessie on her journey to find a friend like her. This charming book illustrates the Australian desert, the major habitat of bilbies, as well as other typical Australian landscapes. Children will love looking for the many different Australian animals featured in the pictures throughout. You can use this book to discuss: What your child likes about having friends The names and characteristics of the animals pictured The types of places where different Australian animals live Linked activity idea Look up a picture of a real bilby on the internet and talk about their need for protection.
