First and foremost, I would like to thank Voiceless for a generous grant enabling public schools and libraries to receive free copies of ‘Chloe and Joey’ and for wildlife carers to receive 100% profit from the sale of the remainder of the print run. Secondly, I would like to thank Kathleen McLaren for the exquisite illustrations she donated, Joanna Pagan for her marathon editing, Maryland Wilson for the foreword and Sheila Newman for the insightful introduction.
Thanks to Wildlife Rescuers, Australian Wildlife Protection Council and Australian Society for Kangaroos in trying to relocate the small mob of kangaroos in South Morang, Victoria. Many thanks to the countless people who have made suggestions and improvements.
I acknowledge Chloe’s real-life teacher, Karin Geradts, who was the inspiration for getting the kids involved in helping the kangaroos and all the staff at Chloe’s school for their sympathy for the cause. Last but not least, I dedicate this book to Chloe Jordan, child protector of kangaroos.