Why the Kangaroo Jumps


Book Description

Once, Kangaroo couldn't jump. Find out how that changed in this charmingly illustrated adaptation of one of Rudyard Kipling's much-loved Just So Stories. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme, this book is specially written for children who are learning to read and includes entertaining puzzles to solve at the end.




How Far Can a Kangaroo Jump?


Book Description

Have you ever wondered just how far animals can jump? From tiny grasshopper hurdles and coyote vaults to the best pouncer of all: understanding numbers and distance is easy with this fun book of animal facts! None of the animals can match the world-record-holding snow leopard! At the end, kids will discover how many jumps it would take each one to go all around the globe.




Jump, Kangaroo, Jump!


Book Description

Kangaroo is back! In this story he and his friends at camp divide into halves, thirds, and fourths to form teams at field day. Readers will cheer on this rowdy crew of Australian animals as they swim, canoe, play tug-of-war, and have a good, goofy time.




Norma Jean, Jumping Bean


Book Description

Illus. in full color. "Kangaroo child Norma Jean loves to jump. The problem is that her jumping gets out of hand, causing accidents and some ruffled feelings among her friends, and Norma stops her jumping entirely. But when the school's field-day games come up, Norma Jean is coaxed back into action long enough to win ribbons. Light, popular fare for beginning readers."--Booklist.




The Kangaroo That Couldn't Jump


Book Description

A beautiful rhyming story about a little kangaroo that became too dependant on being carried around in his mum's pouch.The second book in this series, by Australian based author Lee Phethean, is yet another story of everyday events that his own children have experienced as they grow up from babies to toddlers.A follow up to his first book, "The Koala That Couldn't Sleep", Lee explores common baby and toddler milestone and issues and brings them to life in rhyming children's picture books that both adults and children will enjoy reading.Colourful, contrasting illustrations bring The Kangaroo That Couldn't Jump to life, offering perfect bedtime reading material and a fun way to talk about crawling, walking or jumping with your own special, little kangaroo.




Buzz & Jump! Jump!


Book Description

Introduce young learners to reading with these decodable stories about a bug who buzzes and a kangaroo who can't stop jumping. Charming illustrations and a comprehension activity add to the fun!




Can You Jump Like a Kangaroo?


Book Description

Hey, you! What can you do? Can you jump like a kangaroo? Of course you can! Just open this energetic pull-the-tab book and waddle, scamper and nibble to your heart's content. With surprises galore, this bright and funny book will have children jumping up and down to show what else they can do! Full color.




The Very Boastful Kangaroo


Book Description

A very, very boastful kangaroo brags that it can jump higher than anyone, but a teeny, tiny kangaroo cleverly wins the jumping contest.




Life Cycle of a Kangaroo


Book Description

In this book, readers will learn about the incredible transformation the tiniest joey makes into a full-grown kangaroo. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage readers as they learn more about the incredible stages of the life cycle of a kangaroo.




Little Kangaroo


Book Description

Bestselling title is now a board book! This is a good option to help young and older children with separation anxiety. - School Library Journal The world is big ... Much, much bigger than Mother Kangaroo's pouch. But Little Kangaroo would rather stay with Mommy, where it's safer, warmer and easier. Mom tries to show Little Kangaroo all that life has to offer. It does no good at first, but then... A splendid picture book about letting go in a loving way.