Lana Banana and Josie the Deadly Pet Protector
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'Lana Banana, if you live with me, I promise I will always care for you and be your Pet Protector!'. 'It's such an important job that I will need to wear a badge. When people see my badge, they will want to ask questions and then I can explain the job of a Pet Protector. That's what I'll do next. I will make a Pet Protector badge and wear it to school. Maybe I will draw your funny face on it!!' she laughed. Josie loved to draw. That afternoon she and Lana Banana sat in the shade under the gum tree and she drew and drew and drew, until she was happy with the design. Lana Banana sat patiently with Josie and wagged her tail in encouragement. Finally, Josie showed Lana Banana what she had drawn. Lana Banana thought it was wonderful!!! She saw her face on the badge and some writing that she did not understand. 'The writing lets people know that I will look after you and protect you' Josie said to Lana Banana.
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The book focuses on teaching children the benefits of protecting animals and is set in a remote Australian Aboriginal community. The main protagonists are Lana Banana, a camp dog, and Josie, a lonely little Aboriginal girl who needs a friend. Lana Banana befriends Josie, who learns how to care for her, and together, they show their classmates how to become pet protectors.