Dropbear

Written and illustrated by Philip Bunting

Forest creatures whisper about a scary tree-dweller. Is the rumor true?

3.9 Goodreads · 162 ratings

40 pages· 223 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud· AD360L· AR 1.5 · 0.5 AR pts

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Bookroo's summary

The woodland creatures of the outback share spooky stories about Dropbear, the gray-haired meanie said to live high in an old gum tree. When one little bird goes to see for itself, it turns out the rumors were wrong and Dropbear just wants something special. A rhyming read-aloud about not judging others by what you hear.

From the publisher

Up there! Gray hair! Grim stare! Beware . . . Dropbear! A humorous and heartfelt picture book perfect for 2 to 5 year olds, this rhyming romp through the outback teaches preschoolers and their grown-ups that things aren't always as they seem, and that all creatures deserve the benefit of the doubt. Hold your breath and count to three as woodland creatures share spooky stories about Dropbear, the rumored meanie who lives way up in an old gum tree. But when one little birdie decides to investigate the truth, it turns out that maybe Dropbear just wants . . . something special. Perfect for repeat read-alouds, this playful rhyming story will have readers dropping in for more Dropbear.

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