KOALA BEAR SEEKS KNIGHTHOOD
Can you imagine Crocodile Dundee as an animal? Paddington Bear in shining armor? Or Winnie the Pooh on a noble steed? Meet Sir Sydney Dinkum a rascally koala bear from the Outback of Australia who believes he can be The World's Next Big Hero. Like Dr. Doolittle he has the super power to talk to all animals, including humans! Like Don Quixote, he believes it's his job to right the wrongs of the world! But is this just an Impossible Dream? Can a koala really be dubbed knight? Can a little marsupial armed with a boomerang make a difference in the world? Or will Sydney make a mess of things, as usual? The only way to find out is to join Sir Sydney Dinkum on his whacky adventures. Don't Delay! Add to Your Cart Today! Read More for Reviews and Testimonials!
Blog Reviews and Testimonials
"A koala bear with a quest, a reluctant wombat and a beautiful deaf dromedary heroine begin their riotous adventures to right the wrongs of the world... should become a chapter book classic." Shirley Batenton, Interstate Library System
"...(the humor is) reminiscent of the Paddington Bear series." R.B. Simpson, Blog Review
"Fantastic story, funny for both young and old." Rizwai Assan, Online Book Review
"Readers of this book will be encouraged to follow their dreams and also be creative in life. ...one book that everyone should read." Angela Aaron Nyanchamba, Kenyan Children's Book Review
"This trio will steal your heart" B.D. Ellington, Kudos
"Well done to the authors Martha Gold and Marc Reilly, you have put together a well written and illustrated children's adventure book."Ben Johnson, Australian Review Blog
"... offers the same level of humor that kids love without any of the violence. " Nicole Tuhin, PBC (Parents Book Club)
"Sydney is cool! Really cool!" Lucas (age 10) Portola, CA.
Read an Excerpt
A noise from overhead stopped Sancho in his tracks. At first he thought it might just be his imagination, but as he took another step a voice called out, "Please don't leave us!" He scanned the surrounding trees but he couldn't see a thing. He'd never heard of talking trees, but on such a strange day as this he assumed anything was possible.
Just then Sydney returned. "Come on, Sancho! We haven't got all day!"
"But, Sydney!" cried Sancho, "I think these trees are talking to me!"
Sydney stared up into the thick blanket of leaves. "Hello," he called. "Is anyone up there or has my friend lost his marbles?"
To both their amazement, a small boy dropped out of a nearby tree and landed just a few steps from where they stood. "Hello," said the boy. "My name's Chip Horn."
"I see," said Sydney, "and do you live all alone up there in that tree?"
Chip giggled. "Oh no," he said, "my mother and father are up there as well. But they're too scared to climb down. I told them the crocodile was gone, but now they're not so sure about you."
SIR SYDNEY SUPPORTS THE AUSTRALIAN KOALA FOUNDATION
The Australian koala is in danger of extinction. A portion of all book proceeds are donated to the AUSTRALIAN KOALA FOUNDATION.
SIR SYDNEY'S WEBSITE OFFERS SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE!!! Go to "About the Authors" for details
"...a fantastic website which offers wonderful free activities for kids as well as great guides for teachers and parents." Jeannette Marshall, Teacher and Parent
After an exhaustive search, Sir Sydney Dinkum selected Martha Gold and Marc Reilly to be his Official Storytellers and tell the world of his adventures. When asked why, out of all the writers in the universe, these two were selected, he said, "It was a no-brainer, mate. Those two are fair dinkum! And as everyone knows, that means good people."
As writers, Marc Reilly and Martha Gold have collaborated on screenplays, stage plays and numerous work-for-hire writing projects. They have an extensive background in show business and, in particular, entertainment for children. Their hope is that through their writings, young people will be inspired to embrace life with optimism, courage and hope. To find out more about Marc, Martha and Sir Sydney visit their website at
www.sirsydney.comFrom kids to parents and teachers, Sir Sydney's Website has something for everyone! Kids are invited to join the Sir Sydney Fair Dinkum Club (adults are also allowed). When you join the Fan Club you receive an instant download for an Official Fan Certificate as well as a Free E-book packed with games, puzzles, and printable door hangars and stickers. No purchase necessary. There are free videos, and the whole family can sing along with Sydney as he performs his hilarious theme song, Me Koala No Bear. For parents, there are reading guides to help you continue your children's learning experience. You will find summaries of the book including information about the plight of the Koala and discussion guides on the importance of friendship, the power of dreams and much more. For teachers, there is a complete course outline which includes vocabulary, literacy, and comprehension quizzes as well as full lesson plans.
The Sir Sydney Dinkum AudioBook is also available as a digital download purchase, exclusively sold through the Sir Sydney website. This audiobook is narrated by Author and professional storyteller, Marc Reilly. The Audiobook is dowloadable as MP3 files and features over twenty different character voices. It's a great addition to the print book, as your child can read along as the story unfolds through narration. For the new readers, the Audiobook is a great way to introduce them to the world of Sir Sydney.
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