Pack your curiosity — Jackie the Penguin is heading to Australia, and this adventure is anything but ordinary. With a hand-drawn wish list tucked under one wing, Jackie dreams of looking into the eyes of four remarkable animals found nowhere else on Earth: the speedy emu, the mysterious platypus, the powerful kangaroo, and the sleepy koala. But checking off this list won’t be easy. Each animal has its own secrets, surprises, and challenges waiting to be discovered. As Jackie travels across forests, rivers, grasslands, and eucalyptus groves, young readers uncover playful animal facts woven into the story. Why does a platypus have a bill like a duck? How high can a kangaroo leap? What makes a koala’s day so… slow? Every page invites kids to wonder, observe, and learn. Perfect for families who love exploring together, this book blends adventure with real science in a way that sparks questions long after the last page. Dive in and see which animal Jackie meets first — and whether that wish list will be completed after all. "If you love animals, this book is for you. You don't have to wait until you grow up and travel; Alex's books bring faraway places to you. Jackie can get bossy, but he is the cutest, bravest, and funniest little penguin you'll ever meet." —Eilis McCourt, 4th grade "I really enjoyed reading and seeing Jackie's newest adventure. The author uses a good writing style that is easy to understand and keeps the reader's attention. The pictures are also great because we get to actually see what Jackie is up to. I would highly recommend reading this book about Jackie's adventures in Australia—it is both educational and fun to read!" —Estelle Pinckney, 8th grade "I love this book because it felt like I was really traveling with Jackie." -Suzy, 1st grade "A natural born storyteller, Alex Shaland's latest edition about Jackie the Penguin is a masterful tour of Australia—its culture, cities, and wildlife, all from a penguin's perspective. A fun and educational book for a young reader." —Corinne Joy Brown, award-winning author "I love the way Jackie and friends explain what they see and share fun facts about the animals they meet. Well worth the read." —Philip Coetzee, Advanced Nature Guide, author of Birds for Beginners "The book is well-suited for 1st-3rd grades. It's a fun story, and I love the way pictures and explanations help the reader understand the animals." —Judy Wechter, Elementary School Teacher and Tutor "Written in the most captivating manner, this book is a wonderful addition to any child's book collection." —S. Muchnik, Retired Librarian