A delightful and humours read! Also, I learned that this isn't real!! I fell for the koalas jumping out of trees and bting people trick.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

This was a cute, humorous tale about the "dropbear" who drops from the trees to eat small animals. Everyone is afraid of him, until a little bird decides to find out if the rumors are true. I didn't know that there is a myth about a fanged creature that resembles a koala, nor that Aussies sometimes prank tourists with tales of the "dropbear". It was fun to learn more and hear the tall tale. The illustrations were well done and I think this would make a good storytime story.

When I was in Australia, several locals tried to convince me about the existence of dropbears. I never believed them but always found it hilarious. Most people cannot find koalas to be anything but cute. Personally, I am really grossed out by them, but that is entirely because I understand the reality of most of them having chlamydia.

This story is an adorable rhyming tale that kids will love. The illustrations are simple but lovely. I think my kiddos will adore this book.

This is a great addition to my library and other elementary school libraries. I also think it is a great addition to public libraries and personal collections.

Thank you to Charlesbridge and Net Galley for the ARC. All opinions are my own.