A Kangaroo's World
A baby kangaroo is born in Australia. Safely tucked away in his mother's pouch, the tiny kangaroo has everything he needs. But at eight months, he is ready to come out and play. He quickly learns how to use his tail for balance as he moves about. Hop along with this baby kangaroo as he goes through his first year of life.
A readable and lively text provides a close-up look at these agile marsupials. Cut paper illustrations by the author help tell the tales of these amazing animals and the world in which they live.This picture book follows a baby kangaroo from birth in a an eastern Australian woodland through the first year of its life. It shows kangaroos in their natural home along with other animals that share their environment. This book can be read aloud to younger children or an older child can read it alone.
Sidebars on each page spread expand information in the text. Back matter includes a map of where kangaroos live, fun facts, a glossary and index, and a guide to websites appropriate for the age group.
Look in your library for more information about kangaroos in Caroline Arnold's book, Australian Animals, (Harper Collins, 2000) and Kangaroo(Morrow Junior Books, 1987)illustrated with photos by Richard Hewett.
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Kangaroo Bookmark
Hop into reading with a kangaroo bookmark. Click here. for a printable outline of a kangaroo that you can color and cut out and use as a bookmark in your favorite book To make your kangaroo bookmark stand up by itself, bend the tail backward and the feet forward.
