
By Caroline L. Perry, Sydney Hanson (Illustrator)
A smiling quokka reveals he's not always happy. Can he teach others not to judge by appearances?
Meet a quokka whose perpetual smile hides a range of emotions. Despite being labeled the happiest animal, this quokka feels misunderstood. Journey with this moody marsupial as it navigates a world of kangaroos and koalas, teaching them not to judge by appearances. Will the quokka find a way to express its true feelings and be understood?
In the vein of Grumpy Monkey and Unicorns Are the Worst!, this hilarious picture book introduces the adorable quokka, who–despite his ever-present smile–is definitely not as happy as he looks! With its bright eyes, puffy cheeks, and beaming smile, the quokka is clearly the happiest animal on earth. Or is it? This quokka is here to tell you…he is not happy! At least not all the time. Just like everyone else, he can be sulky, or sorry, or sad; but you’d never know from the look on his face! So, what’s a moody marsupial to do when he’s being misunderstood? Teach every other animal from kangaroos to koalas not to judge a critter by its cover!
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