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.
"The illustrations are bright, simple, and colorful. Young children will love the variety of wild animals and birds. ?. provides a perfect opportunity for discussion. VERDICT This is a good option to help young and older children with separation anxiety." -- School Library Journal
"Van Genechten's story of a small child separating from her parent is a welcome relief in the age of helicopter parenting....A good choice to reassure less-assertive children that the world is safe and full of sights to explore solo-or with a friend." -- Kirkus Reviews
"A cute book about separation anxiety?" - Donna Maguire, educator
"This coming of age story is about separation anxiety. It is a splendid picture book about letting go in a loving way." - Marilyn Panton, Story Wraps blog
"I am so buying a few copies of this book for friends with little kids! Sooo Cute! And the illustrations are so fitting! May also get a couple of copies for grown children that won't move out?! Great book! Kudos to Guido van Genechten on a marvelous story!" - Catherine Hankins, Cleveland Public Library
